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Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Lead Purchasing Department with focus on development and implementation of commodity strategies to optimized costs, best in class quality, lead-time reduction, on-time delivery improvements, adapt to market conditions, and risk mitigation of direct material suppliers. Prepare, review, and update monthly inventory, PPV, and cost saving reports to track and forecast Purchasing performance to budget, and provide clear direction and actions to ensure targets are met.

Novi, Mi

Responsible for centralizing Purchasing Department over a six-month period to support two manufacturing locations with total spend of $180M. Develop and implement high level of collaboration, deployment of best practices, and accountability designed to improve purchasing structure and performance with focus of improving profitability.

Grass Lake, Michigan, United States

Directed a team of four purchasing professionals with a total spend of $243M. Created and executed commodity strategies established to meet objectives defined by competition, technology, design direction, and performance. Strategically identified alternative sources to support capacity and risk management, geographic location, quality, and launch initiatives. Contributed on value analysis and value engineering (VA/VE) activities in cooperation with Commercial, Engineering, and Operations, with focus on material changes, eliminated parts or process, changed specifications, and improved manufacturing process.

Romulus, Michigan, United States

Lead Purchasing Department with focus on development and implementation of commodity strategies to optimized costs, best in class quality, lead-time reduction, on-time delivery improvements, adapt to market conditions, and risk mitigation of direct material suppliers. Conduct business and process analysis identifying areas for process improvement and providing advice to senior management.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

High profile manager charged with formulating and instituting company vision and purchasing goals to support Exhaust Systems and Engine Applications in NAO region. Accountable for guiding team of procurement professionals in RFQ evaluation, supplier selection, and scorecard analysis. Utilized understanding of market conditions to oversee ongoing supplier risk management.

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States

Recruited to manage sourcing and develop supply base to support requirements for two manufacturing facilities. Manage suppliers by setting, measuring, and driving performance expectations while working with cross-functional teams to drive program deliverables.