Project Manager Strategic SourcingLed cross-functional teams to execute major transition projects for aerospace parts used in military and commercial helicopters.Key Achievements: - Managed the insourcing of flight safety parts into the Drive System Center at Bell due to supplier facility closure/bankruptcy. - Transitioned complex aerospace assemblies and detail parts from one supplier to another due to supplier facility closure. - Managed post contract award and transition of parts to/from multiple suppliers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the machined parts commodity Commodity ManagerDeveloped and executed commodity strategies for long-term contracts encompassing a wide range of materials for 30,000-part numbers.Key Achievements: - Established Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and 3PL Kitting Programs across various Bell locations in Canada, Mexico, Europe and the United States. - Oversaw a team of 5 Commodity Managers and 50 Buyers & Contractors, managing a $500M spend.Supplier Development Program ManagerLed continuous improvement projects at supplier sites to enhance safety, quality, and delivery performance.Key Achievements: - Conducted Green Belt Project Kaizen Events to optimize manufacturing processes at supplier locations in Montreal, QC Canada.

Oversaw the entire supply chain operations for a 100-employee aerospace manufacturing facility.Streamlined processes and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency across the supply chain.

Commodity ManagerSpearheaded the development and execution of commodity strategies and long-term contracts for critical aircraft components.Key Achievements: - Managed transitions between suppliers globally for an annual spend of $75M. - Implemented onsite supplier representative agreements to manage VMI and kitting programs.RTX Corporation – Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, ConnecticutBuyer/Senior BuyerProcured major components for military and commercial jet engines.