Michael Greer Email & Phone Number

Fishers, New York

Senior Buyer for Destuffit Product Line, Warehouse Solutions DivisionSourced 1,200 items across all commodities to be used in building of startup product line for local assembly of materials handling equipment.Responsible for all aspects of procurement in a highly cross functional organization with short window to be production ready. Crucial interface with Planning, Logistics, Operations, Sales and Finance.Interactions included demand planning for forecasted and… Show more Senior Buyer for Destuffit Product Line, Warehouse Solutions DivisionSourced 1,200 items across all commodities to be used in building of startup product line for local assembly of materials handling equipment.Responsible for all aspects of procurement in a highly cross functional organization with short window to be production ready. Crucial interface with Planning, Logistics, Operations, Sales and Finance.Interactions included demand planning for forecasted and order driven builds, plan for every part, in house build/outsource decisions,Upon production readiness, helped drive production ramp from 1 unit per week to 36 units per week through expediting, VMI, Vendor stocking programs. Outsourced items to support assembly over fabrication.Provided sustaining Procurement and Quality tasks including cost down and supplier reduction activityOversaw, monitored and reported on day to day activities of 3 Buyers for 1.5 years in absence of a Purchasing Manager.Senior Buyer, Tech Factory of Overhead Solutions GroupPerformed needed tasks for procuring parts for, and managing supply chain for hi tech ergonomic lifting device product line.Facilitated weekly meetings to support redesign of the product, serving as a liaison to the engineering community, and driving technical support from involved vendor base.Achieved cost reductions through supplier reduction and cost negotiations.Monitored end of life components and transition to cut in of new parts.Member of implementation team responsible for implementation of QCS Quality module within ERP system. Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Responsible for all aspects of sourcing, contract management, global policy advisement and enforcement in the high tech medical devices industryWorld-Wide Commodity Manager• Oversaw all global contract, budget, compliance, and business activity related to Travel, Facilities and MRO functions, covering 45 million in yearly spend resulting in yearly savings averaging 11%• As Facility Manager, oversaw all aspects of safety, maintenance, and day to day operations of a 66,000 square… Show more Responsible for all aspects of sourcing, contract management, global policy advisement and enforcement in the high tech medical devices industryWorld-Wide Commodity Manager• Oversaw all global contract, budget, compliance, and business activity related to Travel, Facilities and MRO functions, covering 45 million in yearly spend resulting in yearly savings averaging 11%• As Facility Manager, oversaw all aspects of safety, maintenance, and day to day operations of a 66,000 square foot, 6 story office site.• Responsible for maintaining, training, assisting in conducting and generally overseeing electronic reverse auction function at Carestream• Responsible for E-commerce portal at Carestream• Conducted on site vendor ISO Standard quality system evaluations in conjunction with Supplier Quality Department• Oversaw entire Supplier Diversity Program, including government and company reporting, and representing Carestream at diversity events.Procurement Specialist • Assist Commodity Managers and Purchase to Pay Manager in data analysis and report preparation• Responsible for maintaining, training, assisting in conducting and generally overseeing electronic reverse auction(IASTA Platform) function at Carestream• Responsible for E-commerce portal at Carestream• Completely oversaw the vendor quality recertification process• Conducted on site vendor ISO Standard quality system evaluations in conjunction with Supplier Quality Department• Assisted in the creation of the Carestream Vendor Manual• Oversaw entire Supplier Diversity Program, including government and company reporting, and representing Carestream at diversity events• Conducted monthly late supplier payment analysis and reported the results to Senior Management• Back up for Procurements Specialists who entered purchase orders into SAP• Responsible for updating, having translated, and regional review of Carestream terms and conditions Show less

Webster, Ny

Provide assistance in all facets of procurement process. High degree of interaction with Commodity Managers in order to complete projects and create reports to support their functions. Assisting with the Commodity Managers in order to complete projects and create reports to support their functions. Assisting with the Supplier Diversity reporting function. Working closely with SQM to complete the 2011 supplier recertification process, and new supplier certification for 2012.Direct… Show more Provide assistance in all facets of procurement process. High degree of interaction with Commodity Managers in order to complete projects and create reports to support their functions. Assisting with the Commodity Managers in order to complete projects and create reports to support their functions. Assisting with the Supplier Diversity reporting function. Working closely with SQM to complete the 2011 supplier recertification process, and new supplier certification for 2012.Direct hired out of this position. Show less

Hon. Sean T. Hanna, 139Th Assembly District

Interacted with constituents, community organizations, and other governmental entities on behalf of the Assemblyman.

Hon. James Alesi, 55Th Senate District

Interacted with constituents, community organizations, and other governmental entities on behalf of the Senator.

Rochester, New York Area

Purchased and expedited commodities: including machined parts, electro-mechanical materials, plastics, magnetic materials, electronic components, motion control devices, and any other commodities to fulfill customer orders, using MRP, Kanban, Consignment, and reorder point methodology in a fast-paced, high mix, engineered product environment.

Rochester, Ny

• Utilized an SAP system• Created, implemented, and monitored multi-million dollar contracts within six utilities operating companies• Evaluated and communicated performance metrics including corrective actions with supplier base• Evaluated compliance of operating companies to full utilization of approved supplier base• Established strategic initiatives with supplier base• Conveyed corporate goals such as standardization, supplier consolidation, and leveraged spending to… Show more • Utilized an SAP system• Created, implemented, and monitored multi-million dollar contracts within six utilities operating companies• Evaluated and communicated performance metrics including corrective actions with supplier base• Evaluated compliance of operating companies to full utilization of approved supplier base• Established strategic initiatives with supplier base• Conveyed corporate goals such as standardization, supplier consolidation, and leveraged spending to business partners• Worked with business partners to define requirements and establish uninterrupted supply networks in order to maintain continuous power delivery• Worked with operating companies and supplier base to quickly implement action plans to reestablish service in the event of any service interruption• Created and conducted internet-based request for proposals and on-line auctions Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Implemented lead-time reductions and cost reductions through effective vendor managementSuccessfully worked with Engineering and Quality to source, monitor, and initiate Strategic Procurement Programs to create Supply Chain partnering, and evaluating potential and existing supplier baseAssisted in reducing supplier base by 33% in a two-year periodReduced total inventory by 20% by implementing initiatives such as two-bin systems and vendor-managed inventory… Show more Implemented lead-time reductions and cost reductions through effective vendor managementSuccessfully worked with Engineering and Quality to source, monitor, and initiate Strategic Procurement Programs to create Supply Chain partnering, and evaluating potential and existing supplier baseAssisted in reducing supplier base by 33% in a two-year periodReduced total inventory by 20% by implementing initiatives such as two-bin systems and vendor-managed inventory programsCost reductions in excess of $500,000 yearlyOutsourced 95% of Machine Shop to local external suppliers, greatly reducing internal cost. Also outsourced internal gasket splicing operations, metals, finishing, and assisted in outsourcing cord/cable assembliesCreated, implemented, and monitored ISO 9001 procedures and work instructions for Purchasing Department. Lead person for ISO third party audits, and certified to perform internal audits of ISO procedures Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Supervised a team of 11 BuyersMonitored performance, implemented programs, and resolved Supplier performance issuesCommodity AnalystInitiated Strategic Procurement Programs to create supply chain partneringSuccessfully brought in parts during 2 month labor stoppage by key supplier, without missing one customer ship dateSuccessfully outsourced machine shop/metal area to local suppliers

Webster, Ny

Senior Buyer• Part of the SAP Implementation team• Responsible for purchasing electronic components, motion control devices, optical components, and metal components• Wrote purchasing specs, helped implement and was on audit team that successfully gained ISO 9001 certification• Designated by company to attend 3 monthly certification program for Facilitator training to direct cross functional solving teams and quality improvement teams• Sourced new vendors, participated in… Show more Senior Buyer• Part of the SAP Implementation team• Responsible for purchasing electronic components, motion control devices, optical components, and metal components• Wrote purchasing specs, helped implement and was on audit team that successfully gained ISO 9001 certification• Designated by company to attend 3 monthly certification program for Facilitator training to direct cross functional solving teams and quality improvement teams• Sourced new vendors, participated in product development teams, and assisted in quality audits with Supplier Quality Assurance representatives Buyer• Conducted day to day and long term strategic purchasing tasks to support a fast paced, high tech JIT environment• Purchased across all commodity classes including electronics, machined parts, mechanical and motion control, optical items, adhesives, plastics, and MRO suppliersCustomer Service Representative• Assisted customers and prospects in product selection• Worked closely within outside sales to insure customer satisfaction• Worked with customers to assist in product selection and proper usage of manufactured products Show less