Long term assignment supporting strategic growth programs with Luyang Energy-Saving Materials Co.,Ltd.

Leading all sourcing activities related to capital equipment acquisition, external engineering, and construction services for a global portfolio of manufacturing facilities.

Managing construction procurement process, sourcing strategies, supplier selection, vendor performance, and issue resolution for all Major Capital Projects across the North America region (US & Canada).• Develop and manage procurement strategy and execution for $180MM+ in annual capital spend• Drive alignment with internal and external parties during contract development, negotiation and execution stages.• Negotiate and execute complex Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), and Design-Build (DB) contracts from equipment expansions to greenfield new factory development• Manage capital equipment strategy and supplier development for critical components

Responsible for developing and managing collaboration initiatives to improve operational and technical capabilities with Goodyear’s strategic partners. Efforts are part of the Global Procurement Strategy for the company's approximately $10 billion in annual purchases. Area of responsibility and focus includes Global Raw Materials and Indirect categories across Goodyear’s Global footprint; spanning 52 plants in 22 countries.• Manage Internal and External cross functional teams to execute complex Supply Chain, Technical, and Continuous Improvement projects with strategic suppliers in Steel, Fabric, Chemical, Financial Services, MRO, and CapEx categories ($1.5BB+)• Apply lean principles for the collaborative identification, investigation, and fact base development of targeted process improvement and waste reduction projects• Effective innovation management to maximize supplier value and remove waste from Total Cost of Ownership

Leading strategic indirect purchasing initiatives and creating long-term cost saving strategies with key suppliers. Utilizing strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to provide stakeholders with data driven category strategies that meet their business objectives. Providing contract management to include working closely with Goodyear Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate contract language. Proficient in developing and implementing purchasing policies, practices, and procedures for indirect expenses across Goodyear's manufacturing facilities in North America.● Waste & Environmental Services● Construction, Contingent Labor, and Facility Services● External Manufacturing Services

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