Hired to oversee buying functions, with $15M+ in purchasing allocation. Prepare POs valued at $500K+. Formulate purchasing plans for 35 domestic and global vendors via MRP system. Maintain relations with the Italian sister company and lead purchasing of the European machine market. Collaborate with the planner to ensure the fulfillment of product demands.✔ Grew business up to $6M in annual revenue after assuming control of all international accounts, including purchasing and supply chain activities.✔ Reduced buying costs $600K year-over-year through optimizing material requirements planning (MRP) solutions, streamlining stock level forecasting, and improving business operating procedures.

Based on top performance and leadership skills, advanced to oversee buying functions for $20M division. Purchased all metal products for Gates North America, placing orders of up to $500K and approving POs above $50K. Controlled $10M sourcing and $450K employee budgets. Managed vendors across China, Scotland, and US; negotiated and approved vendor contracts of up to $10M. Oversaw made-to-order (MTO) metals division, including 2 direct reports.✔ Grew MTO metals division from $2.5M to $6M+ over 3-year period while streamlining business, forging strategic partnerships, and recovering previously neglected OEM accounts.✔ Yielded savings on large quantity discounts and storage fees via spearheading negotiations with vendors; renegotiated rates after monitoring raw material pricing trends.✔ Fueled business through introducing new offering that combined both metal and belt products.✔ Generated freight cost savings and diminished product damage by partnering with logistics team to coordinate transport; tracked items and shipment progress to update customers and enabling ideal pricing.✔ Directed recruitment, talent development, and performance of 8 direct reports.

Promoted to ensure accurate, timely submission of purchase orders, including POs exceeding $1M. Gained control of and turned around problematic OEM clients. Key clients included Blue Bird Bus Company, Polaris Industries, Harley Davidson, Buell Motorcycle Company, Hewlett-Packard, Pixar, Disney, and US Marine Corps.✔ Increased profit margins up to 15% via implementing cost increases, in addition to intercompany campaigns to fuel inside sales. Modernized metals team while establishing larger presence within and outside of Gates.✔ Streamlined vendor management practices by serving as single point of contact and voice of team, simplifying quoting process, and automating all related practices. ✔ Reduced lead times and improved customer delivery after introducing Salesforce.