Nick Caldwell Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Lead and provide insightful market analysis, interpretation, of raw materials, indirect commodities or logistics services
• Support corporate level analyses including development of presentations for the Executive VP to present to Hexion Senior Leaders and the Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic analysis and information for development of short term and long term strategies for regional and global procurement.
• Track key procurement performance metrics.
• Prepare for and participate in major supplier negotiations.
• Analyze commercial opportunities.

Dublin OH

• Implemented strategic sourcing plans for more than 200 raw materials and 30 packaging items with a total annual spend of $15M across 3 locations.
• Oversaw a fleet of 30 cars with an annual spend of $250,000. Tracked monthly usage, approved maintenance requests and invoices, and coordinated with leasing company for replacements.
• Developed and maintained vendor relationships and negotiated cost and payment terms.
• Provided raw material cost savings of $70,000 in 11 months and identified additional $100,000 in savings opportunities.
• Partnered with cosourcing company and identified $250,000 in potential indirect savings.
• Assisted evaluating quotes and reviewing contract terms and conditions on MRO and indirect spend.

Dublin OH

• Furthered business development through RFQ, bid opportunity analysis, pre/post bid analytical metrics, and running Return on Working Capital analysis.
• Collaborated with 3 sales reps generating over $134.1 million in sales and 3% growth.
• Developed market intelligence reports, customer scorecards, quarterly business reviews, ad hoc reporting, and joint sales calls presentations.

Dublin OH

• Supported 3 sales reps covering two regions and generated over $3.5 million in sales.
• Arranged logistics for waste pickups and ensured compliant manifest and labels were provided.
• Compiled reports to assist sales and management to forecast customer trends.

• Delivered $600,000 in contract placement in 2008, and $170,000 through March 2009.
• Managed full cycle recruitment functions for traveling healthcare professions including requisition identification, employee prescreening assessment, orientation, travel, and retention.
• Negotiated all wages, travel reimbursement, lodging, and amenities.