Michael B. Email & Phone Number

Greensboro, Nc, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

STRATEGY & VALUE ARCHITECH: Leads key, complex sourcing initiatives that require the ability to exhibit broad sourcing subject matter expertise across both direct and indirect categories, for all behind-the-bar beverage and packaging SKUs encompassing over $3B+ in annual spend. Employ a deep expertise to problem solve unique situations and opportunities for the business. Provide consultative sourcing support and thought leadership across the global enterprise, including to CXO-level leaders.

In this senior role, I define overall sourcing and procurement strategy, including analyzing the sourcing of direct and indirect materials globally and driving supply chain KPIs to meet business objectives for cost, delivery, service, and quality. In addition, as a trusted thought leader and influencer, I cultivated and strengthened cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders and senior leadership across multiple areas, advanced continuous improvement activities, and aligned priorities and resources to achieve milestones and goals.u Served as primary contact for sourcing and supplier relations for 100% Nitro Penetration program, totaling $50M+ in spend and performing complex installation of equipment in 10K+ stores in 10 months at Starbucks.u Presided over contingency planning and risk management at Starbucks for 20+ suppliers during COVID-19 with zero supply disruptions navigating estimated 75% industry loss of revenues.u Negotiated savings of 7% and unification for Service Level Agreements, Key Performance Indicators, and implementation for single Computerized Maintenance Management System that tracked maintenance requirements and improved decision-making.

Bellevue, Wa

In this multi-faceted position, I partnered with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, manage, escalate, and resolve issues related to supplier performance and interfaced with contract manufacturers, customers, stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers. Spearheaded career path development for 7 direct reports resulting in several promotions for direct reports within 12 months. u Led 8 direct reports and 13 indirectly reporting personnel, oversaw delivery and savings for 120+ strategic and complex level sourcing projects annually, including contracting engagements. u Pioneered and implemented an Excel-based model to maximize team member bandwidth, accelerate team revenue optimization, and increase work capacity by 19%.u Governed $33M phased global initiative to integrate facilities management (maintenance/repair, landscaping, janitorial services, food services, architectural design) and standardize SLAs & KPIs for 200+ sites at Denali.

Redmond, Wa (Reporting Through Stamford, Ct)

I optimized supply chain performance, supervised business continuity projects, coordinated activities, ensured all quality, delivery, and cost objectives were met. Initiated multiple policy updates to mobilize efficient management of spend in categories without traditional Supply Chain stakeholders and appointed to leader of Global Freight Councils and Global Travel Councils.u Executed global RFP for air, ocean, and parcel freight transportation (led negotiations, wrote/finalized contracts), generating $1.93M (19.7%) recurring annual savings at Crane.u Negotiated contracts with electronics manufacturers and distributors to ensure price stability and reduce risk to continuity of supply, lowered costs by $250K+ yearly, and produced $2M+ annually in savings initiatives. u Consolidated all US sites to single janitorial/sanitation supplies vendor, saving $102k/19.5%, reducing waste and inventory.

Redmond, Wa

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Master of Business Administration at University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business (GPA 3.6)

Served as an on-site operating room consultant to eliminate waste and improve robotic procedure turnover times at six hospitals and achieved 1st place ranking as graduate of Clinical Sales Training program.

• Managed the training, qualification, safety, advancement and compensation for over 120 personnel on-board a nuclear powered aircraft carrier; earned a Commendation medal as a result.• Responsible for the inventory, ordering, storage and employment of firefighting equipment for an entire crew of over 3,500 deployed Sailors. Led first-responder teams in the safe extinguishing of eight fires with zero personnel casualties while minimizing damage to surrounding equipment.• Developed and implemented a forecasting report and materials tracker which reduced maintenance time by 50%, while managing four work centers, totaling 1,800 weekly man-hours.

• Responsible for the oversight of 25 highly trained technical personnel in the repair, maintenance and tactical employment of the Tomahawk Weapons Control System and associated subsystems.• As a project manager, led the Strike Team through two arduous Cruise Missile Tactical Qualification cycles, achieving operational readiness, with overall grades of 92 and 96 out of 100.