Kevin Michael

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Global Category Manager, Spare Parts Management & Maintenance Services @ West Pharmaceutical Services
Kevin Michael's Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States, United States
Kevin Michael's Contact Details
About Kevin Michael

Purchasing Professional with seventeen years of experience. Versatile, having worked with large fortune 200 companies along with not for profits across numerous industries. Well-versed at conducting competitive bids, RFP's and negotiating supply agreements, contracts and service agreements.• SAP/Ariba• Oracle• RFP Process• Contract Management• Supplier Management

Kevin Michael's Current Company Details
West Pharmaceutical Services

West Pharmaceutical Services

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Global Category Manager, Spare Parts Management & Maintenance Services
Kevin Michael Work Experience Details
  • West Pharmaceutical Services
    Global Category Manager - Spare Parts Management & Maintenance Services
    West Pharmaceutical Services Aug 2023 - Present
    Exton, Pa, Us
    MRO, Spare Parts Management & Maintenance ServicesLab equipment, consumables and services
  • Almac Clinical Services Limited
    Category Manager - Indirect Procurement
    Almac Clinical Services Limited Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
  • Fres-Co System Usa, Inc.
    Strategic Buyer
    Fres-Co System Usa, Inc. Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
    Telford, Pennsylvania, Us
  • Tw Metals Llc
    Corporate Buyer
    Tw Metals Llc Mar 2017 - Mar 2021
    Exton, Pennsylvania, Us
    Responsibilities include negotiating effectively with vendors and maintaining appropriate levels of inventory across assigned product groups.• Obtain competitive offers for each need (price, delivery, product suitability, etc.) and place purchase orders in ERP system.• Initiates stock transfers between distribution centers.• Follows up with suppliers on the purchasing function including billing issues, test reports and freight claims.• Identifies slow moving and/or obsolete items.• Works with finance to reconcile vendor invoices
  • Altria
    Lead Purchasing Analyst
    Altria Jan 2013 - Oct 2016
    Richmond, Virginia, Us
    Provided indirect goods and services procurement support to the John Middleton Company and Phillip Morris USA manufacturing which included request for proposals (RFP), negotiating contracts and monitoring supplier performance.• Built collaborative relationships with business clients and suppliers to influence sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services required by John Middleton Company’s manufacturing.• Conducted competitive bids, analysis and awarded contracts and /or purchase orders to suppliers for equipment and services.• Built business case for new workflow tool that was implemented in late 2015 for the purchasing service center (PSC) group.• Invoice reconciliation with accounts payable.• SAP Integration team lead for John Middleton (SAP upgrade).• Led Ariba Implementation sourcing and contracting modules training which were successfully completed in 2015.• Supplier manager duties including supplier performance, quality and delivery issues for our safety product supplier for all Altria facilities.• Supported Altria initiatives for achieving Supplier Business Diversity goals.• Employee Council and ACECF member; duties included the organization and participation of community volunteer events, fundraising drives and grant reviews to award money to area non-profit organizations.
  • Catholic Health East
    Buyer
    Catholic Health East Dec 2010 - Jan 2013
    Procured supplies, services, and equipment by determining specifications, identifying sources, applying the contracting process, ensuring institutional approval, optimizing group purchasing, contracts compliance, obtaining best value, minimizing the number of suppliers, and optimizing supplier relationships for five hospitals throughout the Mid-Atlantic.• Reviewed purchase requisitions to ensure accurate pricing and compliance to contracts. Actively sought best value for non-contract purchases.• Assisted in coordination of evaluation and trial of new products, including pricing agreements• Expedited orders to ensure timely deliveries.• Coordinated with internal customers, Accounts Payable, Receiving, and suppliers to resolve invoice and receipt problems.
  • Icg Commerce
    Buyer
    Icg Commerce Aug 2006 - Sep 2010
    Dublin 2, Ie
    Provided a high level of service for clients (Kraft Foods and Whirlpool Corporation) by working with plants and vendors to resolve issues with open purchase orders, A/P, and pay terms issues.• Purchased MRO goods and services for manufacturing and R & D sites as well as Administrative offices.• Executed RFQ’s and create purchase orders in SAP and ARIBA.• MRP processing for multiple manufacturing sites in a centralized purchasing environment.• Maintained supplier base, purchasing information records, and source lists within SAP.• Facilitated training of SAP and the entire role/process of the buying center to new hires.• Worked with plant personnel to establish min/max quantities for inventoried items.• Competitive bidding of facility services for multiple manufacturing sites in various parts of the country.• Facilitated new cost saving initiatives and reporting results to management monthly.
  • Supplyforce
    Spot Buy Specialist
    Supplyforce Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
    King Of Prussia, Pa, Us
    Processed spot buy orders for assigned MRO commodities in a timely manner for the DaimlerChrysler CorporationReconciled inaccuracies on catalog orders resulting in increased customer satisfactionObtained multiple bids for as many line items as possible to reduce costs for DaimlerChryslerResolved incoming vendor purchase order rejection notices within two business daysMaintained compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and work instructionsSupported purchasing team metrics and goals

Kevin Michael Skills

Procurement Purchasing Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Management Sales Mrp Leadership Customer Service Process Improvement Access Manufacturing Marketing Sap Esourcing Accounts Payable Contract Management E Procurement Erp Negotiation Vendor Management Analytical Skills Business Process Improvement Cross Functional Team Leadership Supply Management Analysis

Kevin Michael Education Details

  • Millersville University
    Millersville University
    Speech Communication
  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    Supply Chain Management

Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Michael

What company does Kevin Michael work for?

Kevin Michael works for West Pharmaceutical Services

What is Kevin Michael's role at the current company?

Kevin Michael's current role is Global Category Manager, Spare Parts Management & Maintenance Services.

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What schools did Kevin Michael attend?

Kevin Michael attended Millersville University, Penn State University.

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Kevin Michael has skills like Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Management, Sales, Mrp, Leadership, Customer Service.

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