Incremental responsibility for leadership and development of Wheels Global Commodity Strategy and standardization of common sourcing initiatives across FIAT Chrysler Global Regions within the Global Sourcing Division. Oversee and coordinate sourcing opportunities with 18 suppliers worldwide with a contracted annual purchase value in excess of $1 billion. Direct alignment of regional global team members,(Asia, Brazil, Europe) benchmark pricings tools, bundling , cost leveraging and “One Voice” Champion. Single point contact for other global organizations.

Currently charged with entire scope of global sourcing procurement and supply commercial management of aluminum and steel wheels commodity for Chrysler Group with annual purchase spend of $1B. Successfully manage strategic sourcing for new business contract awards for Global EVP approval. Audit supplier cost drivers part/tooling piece price break down forms for correct cost on material, labor, burden, selling, general and administrative and profit. Responsible for the alignment of supplier initiatives that foster long term strategic partnership both domestic and offshore. Accountable for overall cost savings achievements within Raw Materials & Wheels division. Previous commodity responsibility for Chassis Components; Shifters cables, park brake levers, brake assemblies, gas pedals, jacks and winches ($150M).

Positions held within the Power Train Engine Division (5yrs) and Hybrid Development Center (3yrs). Supported the product development process to ensure timing was met or exceeded at every milestone. Assumed daily management of key component commercial requirements in alignment with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Finance and Hybrid Collaboration counterparts. Led settlement of commercial issues with internal and external organizations. Coordinated cross-functional meetings between Engineering, Finance, Procurement and Supplier Quality. Regularly presented program status to Executive leadership. Managed sourcing activity as well as budget objectives for several engines programs and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Components. Resolved critical program issues with cross-functional team.

Supervisor – Material Supply Operations 1998 - 2000Plant Analyst – Material Supply Operations 1997 - 1998Customs Analyst – International Supply & Customs 1994 - 1997Production Buyer – Procurement & Supply 1990 - 1994 Management Trainee – Procurement & Supply 1989 - 1990