Mary Jane Comber, Mba, Cppm, Cpp Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided key insightful and strategic leadership to management for purchasing specific direct materials, effectively managing material inventory, and ensuring that supply commitments/business needs are met. Supporting plant procurement needs from tactical, location-based purchasing to a centralized procurement model that leverages common direct and indirect spends while developing relationships with key suppliers.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided key insightful and strategic leadership to management for purchasing specific direct materials, effectively managing material inventory and ensuring that supply commitments/business needs are met. Supporting the individual plant operations needs by placing orders and manage ongoing supplier interactions on behalf of the plant operations.

Recruited to lead procurement and sourcing department with a total estimated $50 million in annual spend. Worked to establish a coherent procurement & sourcing strategy that is consistent with the company’s culture, business objectives for cost reduction efforts and continuous improvement. Successfully implemented rebate programs with top spend suppliers resulting in 10%-year end gain.Implemented forecasting to suppliers which resulted in cost reduction of 22%. Set up direct buy programs with suppliers instead of through distribution resulting in 8% cost savings.Developed and implemented monthly supplier scorecards to include service, cost, quality, etc. Developed and implemented monthly report to capture benefits recorded for that month.Developed and implemented metrics for compliance on contract spend.Developed and implemented an International sourcing strategy.Developed and implemented an Executive Summary to communicate with the Executive Team. Developed and Implemented a sourcing tool for contract management, spend analysis, sourcing, P2P, and supplier relationship management.Provides leadership and alignment of cross divisional activities as it pertains to sourcing and procurement.50% cost reduction in consumables (i.e.: gloves, safety glasses, tape, etc.), by implementing vending machines with controlled output.

Perrysburg, Ohio, Us

Managed the purchasing, planning, inventory and specialist/analyst functions for the procurement of machinery, materials and services required to support groups within the Global Technology Organization including Machine Manufacturing, Global Technical Sales & Licensing and R&D Department with a total of an estimated $100 million in annual spend. Direct, supervise, mentor, and coach employees and manage all departmental communication efforts regarding operational and personnel matters.Negotiated corporate supplier contracts resulting in a 12% cost savings. Negotiated corporate real estate contracts including repair contracts for properties. Develop and tracked KPI’s / metrics including cost savings, working capital improvements and quality. Liaison between Engineering and Suppliers to assist in blueprint changes.Ensure implementation and management of cost advantaged contracts and price agreements.Leverage best practices, acquire category expertise and develop global / regional partnerships.Assists with cross functional teams with supplier assessments, supplier selection.

Recruited to provide supply chain management expertise, including overseeing customer service/inside sales, purchasing, material planning/scheduling, inventory, shipping and receiving functions. Instrumental in reducing old/obsolete inventory by $500K.Implemented and managed Vendor Management Inventory both at plant and at vendors sight. Conducted monthly S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings with leaders to showcase connectivity of plans across product, demand, supply and finance. Coordinated all inventory management, monthly cycle counts and yearly inventory counts for ERP system accuracy.Providing customers with technical production information as well as continued support during purchases.Cross trained employees to adequately support all daily functions. Trained and supervised inside sales professionals to ensure optimum satisfaction of clients.Process scheduling, production reporting and material planning, and logistics activities within a 24x7 workplace environment. Direct warehouse employees for distribution of materials and inventory control.Planned and managed annual budgets and monthly sales projections.

Toledo, Ohio, Us

Promoted to Senior Buyer position through series of increasingly responsible decision-making roles. Provided key insightful and strategic leadership to management of developing, sourcing and importing finished goods for distribution worldwide into the foodservice/consumer market. Frequently traveled oversees to maintain and cultivate supplier relationships and evaluate suppliers based on service, quality, price and delivery. Coordinated quality checks on ceramic and metal ware products and managed after-process manufacturing efforts while continually monitoring MRP system in JDEdwards. Ensured best pricing and achieved cost saving results by continuously reviewing pricing of all material, freight, and services. Managed 26 factories throughout Asia which included implementing lean manufacturing processes, quality issues, etc. Held full accountability for $25M in enterprise spend with various suppliers in China, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.Spearheaded new supplier qualification process, including quality audits and denied party screenings.Managed large complex sourcing projects which resulted in winning additional business.Performed sales calls with account managers to help facilitate closing the deal.Resolving quality issues which required onsite visits to distributors as well as end users.Ensured top-notch supplier relationships by continuously monitoring supplier performance levels and cultivating business partnerships.Identified continuous improvement opportunities to enhance quality output, boost production times, and slash operational costs.Successfully negotiated pricing and terms, developed and monitored contracts, and ensured competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery of materials.Performed follow-up services to ensure suppliers fulfill purchases in an effective, efficient and timely manner.

Toledo, Ohio, Us

Providing customer service support to customers around the world. Direct supervisor of 17 salaried employees. Performed yearly Individual Development Reviews on employees. Coached and counseled employees on disciplinary issues

Toledo, Ohio, Us

Responsible for providing necessary tools including samples and literature to sales force and customers. Direct supervisor of 5 salaried employees and 7 union employees. Performed yearly Individual Development Reviews on employees. Coached and counseled employees on disciplinary issues. Managed day to day activities to keep department running (i.e.: negotiating and ordering all materials).

Toledo, Ohio, Us

Responsible for providing necessary tools including samples and literature to sales force and customers. Checking item availability for customers. Working with New Product Develop to get samples of item not yet produced for customers. Preparing Sales Presentation Packets. Investor Relations Material mailings.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management

Certificate Of Completion, Fracture Analysis And Failure Prevention Of Glass And Ceramics