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Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

New business development for Toyota Tsusho with focus on mobility.Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc. is looking for new business in the mobility sector which can reduce the carbon footprint. This of course includes our current automotive startups, like Betterfrost. One of my new area will be Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including the conversion of diesel equipment to electric or hydrogen. One of our partners in this area is Enedym.Another focus is localizing overseas mobility suppliers to… Show more New business development for Toyota Tsusho with focus on mobility.Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc. is looking for new business in the mobility sector which can reduce the carbon footprint. This of course includes our current automotive startups, like Betterfrost. One of my new area will be Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including the conversion of diesel equipment to electric or hydrogen. One of our partners in this area is Enedym.Another focus is localizing overseas mobility suppliers to Canada. My task is to find the correct partner for a long term future. Show less

Ontario, Canada

Senior business development manager. The last years very active in business development area. But before that I had experience in providing purchasing and sales expertise from launch phase to serial production. I love my job and look forward to the next challenge!Demonstrated leadership skills, managing employees, negotiating with suppliers, improving processes and implementing global standards. I have a proven track record of developing new business: Created multi million $… Show more Senior business development manager. The last years very active in business development area. But before that I had experience in providing purchasing and sales expertise from launch phase to serial production. I love my job and look forward to the next challenge!Demonstrated leadership skills, managing employees, negotiating with suppliers, improving processes and implementing global standards. I have a proven track record of developing new business: Created multi million $ business with Ford - from cold call to production. Also started multiple other projects with other North American OEMs Recognized strong communication skills. Highly motivated and dedicated team player. Expertise includes:• Bilingual in German and English• Experienced Manager in multi-national corporate culture • Supply Chain Optimization / Continuous Improvement • Low Cost Country Sourcing• Advanced Sourcing / Product Launch• Contract Development / NegotiationI want to be able to make a difference and move my company forward!Specialties: Great organizational, communication, supervisory and team-work skills Show less

Senior Indirect Purchasing Manager, Sterling Heights, MI 2007-2010Managed the team of four buyers for the North American purchasing organization, located in the US and Mexico. Responsible for a successful launch in two locations. • Strong knowledge of global sourcing for Machinery & Equipment with a savings value in excess of 30 MM Dollar.• Directed and managed two plants and the Head Office Indirect Purchasing activities for the North American operations. Established… Show more Senior Indirect Purchasing Manager, Sterling Heights, MI 2007-2010Managed the team of four buyers for the North American purchasing organization, located in the US and Mexico. Responsible for a successful launch in two locations. • Strong knowledge of global sourcing for Machinery & Equipment with a savings value in excess of 30 MM Dollar.• Directed and managed two plants and the Head Office Indirect Purchasing activities for the North American operations. Established a North America / Mexico supplier base for Indirect Material and local services.• Managed team for global purchasing of both manufacturing locations. Developed departmental objectives. Developed secure approval and monitored department budgets. Initiated and worked on continuous improvement and cost saving projects with cost savings achievement over 10%.• Developed and led streamlining and alignment of indirect purchasing processes and procedures across North American operations. • Responsible for purchasing investment of Machinery & Equipment for over 300 MM Dollar which required extensive communication and coordination with the German purchasing and finance headquarters office to ensure a quality equipment investment within budget.• Developed strategies to leverage synergies between the sister plants – Mexico and USA with potential savings of headcount and equipment cost.• Experienced in the process of a chapter 11 ( bankruptcy ), with a smooth downsizing transition of the purchasing department.• Promoted to purchasing manager based on top performance ratings for cost savings, leadership potential, problem solving and relationship building. Show less

Project Buyer, Germany / USA 2006-2007Developed the purchasing strategy for a new project, procurement of two plants ( US and Mexico ) including Building and Machinery & Equipment. Led the indirect purchasing activities of the Head Office in Sterling Heights, Detroit. • Implemented the procurement project structure for the GETRAG Chrysler Project under budget and on schedule. Led the contract negotiations for a plant in Indiana of 800,000 square feet with a capacity of 650,000… Show more Project Buyer, Germany / USA 2006-2007Developed the purchasing strategy for a new project, procurement of two plants ( US and Mexico ) including Building and Machinery & Equipment. Led the indirect purchasing activities of the Head Office in Sterling Heights, Detroit. • Implemented the procurement project structure for the GETRAG Chrysler Project under budget and on schedule. Led the contract negotiations for a plant in Indiana of 800,000 square feet with a capacity of 650,000 Transmissions per year.• Requested the Quotation for the Building of the Indiana, US plant ahead of the deadline and below the budget.• Networked and coordinated all the purchasing activities between four locations– Cologne, Untergruppenbach ( Germany ), Sterling Heights, MI and Tipton, IN which enhanced purchasing processes and significantly improved communications between German operations and US locations. Show less

Lead Buyer / Plant Buyer, Cologne, Germany 2003-2006Responsible for the procurement of 30 MM Dollar of Indirect Material at the Transmission plant in Cologne. • Successfully implemented the new Industrial Material Purchasing function in the Cologne, Germany and Slovakian plant.• Persuaded suppliers to achieve new ways for savings. Initiated payment per produced transmission instead of payment per delivered part with cost savings of 2.4 MM Dollar. • Lead buyer… Show more Lead Buyer / Plant Buyer, Cologne, Germany 2003-2006Responsible for the procurement of 30 MM Dollar of Indirect Material at the Transmission plant in Cologne. • Successfully implemented the new Industrial Material Purchasing function in the Cologne, Germany and Slovakian plant.• Persuaded suppliers to achieve new ways for savings. Initiated payment per produced transmission instead of payment per delivered part with cost savings of 2.4 MM Dollar. • Lead buyer responsibility for specific commodities, e.g. cutting tools, abrasives, special tools in Europe. Streamlined the purchasing power of three plants & achieved additional savings of 8%. • Improved the poor delivery and service performance of suppliers by implementing a quality and service monitoring system. • Trained extensively other plant buyers in Bordeaux ( France ), Halewood ( England ) and Kosice ( Slovakia ) which provided employee development and guidance for effectively performing buying responsibilities. Show less

YAZAKI EUROPE LIMITED, Cologne, Germany 2001-2003Multi Billion Dollar Corporation - Global wire harness manufacturer with 160,000 employees.Commodity Buyer direct materialPurchasing of channels, fasteners and metal brackets for all European manufacturing facilities.• Negotiated, visited and ensured supplier’s capability to manufacture requested parts with 5% average cost savings.• Created a collaborative environment to achieve improved vendor quality and… Show more YAZAKI EUROPE LIMITED, Cologne, Germany 2001-2003Multi Billion Dollar Corporation - Global wire harness manufacturer with 160,000 employees.Commodity Buyer direct materialPurchasing of channels, fasteners and metal brackets for all European manufacturing facilities.• Negotiated, visited and ensured supplier’s capability to manufacture requested parts with 5% average cost savings.• Created a collaborative environment to achieve improved vendor quality and increased savings possibilities by introducing extensive workshops between suppliers and development department. Achieved a win-win outcome. • Learned the Japanese way of solving problems and applied lean manufacturing practices to improve performance. Show less