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Maximize shareholder value of every dollar of external spend and provide our internal and external customers with a supply base delivering defect-free parts, on-time, at the best total cost, and improve every day. Support this through Purchasing responsibilities for assigned categories of components and/or raw materials.• Coordination with the program team, plant, suppliers, and customers; participation in relevant team meetings• Proposal of sourcing strategy in adherence with purchasing manager, duration of RFQ and lead on value analysis process, commercial negotiation, preparation of sourcing recommendation, finalization and negotiation of purchasing-related contracts and agreements with suppliers• Managing and communication of all purchasing issues related to the program, including engineering change orders• Explore the market for new materials, supplies and processes in order to develop new sources and/or generate cost benefits and/or risk reductions• Cost Saving Initiatives: Initiate projects that will lead to cost savings

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Develop, align, and implement multiple supply chain strategies to deliver the most cost-effective methods for field offices within assigned region to procure both materials and/or subcontract labor from suppliers to execute the solutions we promise our customers. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Field Procurement, Led the process for both the planning and procurement of all 3rd party materials and subcontract labor required for the 10 field offices in my assigned region. This position is responsible for impacting annual spend up to $200M - $275M from a supply base of over 3,000 suppliers.

Lead the final implementation of the Workday Procure to Pay process for Purchasing, for the Encore Capital group of companies. Directly led a team of three people in training associates in the use of Workday Financials software for the purchasing of products and services for the company’s locations in the US and Costa Rica.

Rochester Hills, Mi, Us

Oversaw $160 million in finished assemblies and component purchases for OEM and Aftermarket fuel system and gas shock absorber products as part of Crowne Group LLC's Automotive Aftermarket Group. Managed a team of six across two facilities and report to the VP and General Manager.• Led team in development of commodity strategies which supported all group and company requirements and included both Domestic and Low-Cost Country Sources as dictated by the needs of the business plan.• Negotiated supply agreements that required improvements in suppliers’ cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation.• Developed and implemented cost savings projected to be$7+ million for 2017, $15 million for 2016 and $6.8 million for 2015 through negotiation, resourcing and supplier agreement implementation. • Spearheaded team in make/buy and outsourcing processes, coordinating supplier selection and leads supplier transitions.• Developed technology roadmaps that drove specific supplier strategies, communicating industry and technology trends or events to the organization to mitigate impact to the Company, and taking evasive action where necessary.• Participated in new product development teams as required to support developmental supplier selection and production launch planning.

Rochester Hills, Mi, Us

Managed purchasing metal, plastic and rubber components for a $225 million Tier I manufacturer, including $60 million in purchases for multiple manufacturing sites, owned by Crowne Group LLC.• Developed commodity strategies which supported all company requirements, including both Domestic and Low-Cost Country Sources as dictated by the needs of the business plan.• Negotiated supply agreements that required improvements in suppliers’ cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation.• Monitored compliance with supplier contractual requirements, initiating renegotiation efforts well in advance of contract expiration, anticipating opportune timing to lock in contracting advantages.

Southfield, Mi, Us

Managed purchasing sound-dampening materials for a $200 million Tier I manufacturer, including $31 million in purchases for four manufacturing sites. • Developed, implemented and managed commodity strategies for six commodity groups. • Managed supplier program launch activities for four current product launches.• Assisted in creation, execution and tracking of supply chain strategic plan and associated measurables.• Developed, deployed and improved corporate supply chain processes and policies.• Achieved 2013 cost reduction of 3% on deck through negotiation, VA/VE and supplier substitution.

Oak Park, Il, Us

Directed purchasing drivetrain system components and contract assembly services for a $40 million Hybrid/Electric Drive System integrator; manufacturing and installing complete hybrid and electric drive systems in commercial vehicles. Managed supply chain team of five buyers and three support staff in three locations, with $25 million in purchases and 3 program launches to date. Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.• Saved $16,500,000 over the program life through a 38% full system BOM cost reduction reducing the average system cost from $35K to $20K through working with the product development teams to merge newly developed technologies with emerging global suppliers in commodities such as energy storage systems, motors, gearboxes, electrical assemblies, wiring harnesses and printed circuit board assemblies.• Directly involved with the start-up of manufacturing activities for the company’s Balance™ commercial hybrid and Ignited Transit Connect electric vehicle product line through negotiation of key supplier agreements from the system installer to major system components including securing ongoing cost management, price reductions, product warranty and intellectual property rights for the company. • Worked within the management team to develop top-level processes to manage all aspects of the business from product launch, engineering change management, supplier quality management and inventory management.

Directed purchasing of all components, from steel to fasteners, for this $450,000,000 Tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing rear axle modules and complex welded assemblies. Managed a purchasing team of five buyers and a department administrative assistant overseeing $275 million in purchases and 21 programs. Reported directly to the VP and COO. • Organized and drove $8,500,000 in cost savings over a five-year period • Responsible for annual raw material and component forecasting, charting and monthly reporting of PPV and cost reduction attainment, including Board Book presentations of results and key supplier activity.• Developed a program launch management tool consisting of a 4-gate supplier launch process which incorporated interaction with corporate, plant and supplier personnel as well as customers such as Chrysler, General Motors and Ford. • Managed the raw materials commodity (steel and aluminum) for the company which comprised about $200 million in annual spend through OEM steel resale programs, mill direct and service centers. • Developed commodity strategies for 15 different commodities, including development of offshore sourcing opportunities.• Developed and manage relationships with Pacific Rim suppliers for rubber components, fasteners and die tooling.• Created documentation for purchased component standard cost review and implementation.• Launch new ERP system inclusive of new purchase order processes.

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Responsible for purchasing all components, from steel to fasteners, for this $450,000,000 Tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing rear axle modules and complex welded assemblies. Managed a purchasing team of five buyers and a department administrative assistant overseeing $275 million in purchases and 21 programs. Reported directly to the VP and COO.

Nanterre, Île-De-France, Fr

Managed purchasing of $50,000,000 in MRO and services multiple facilities across three North American divisions. Managed a staff of four commodity buyers. Reported to the Global Director of Non-Production materials and services. • Integrated strategies and created synergistic cost savings opportunities, expected to reach 10%, for three divisions of the company that had been independent.

Nanterre, Île-De-France, Fr

Managed purchases of over $400,000,000 with 20 on-going program launches. Managed a staff of four Senior Buyers and two clerks. Reported to the Vice President of Purchasing & Supplier Development for a $600 Million Division of an $8 Billion global corporation. • Organized and drove over $16,400,000 in cost savings over three years

Reported to the Purchasing Director for a $300 Million Division of a $15 Billion Multi-National corporation. Responsible for managing and maintaining $60 Million in annual purchases in commodity areas such as Metal Stampings, Metal Raw Materials and Packaging while supervising one Buyer and purchasing co-op student.•Reduced inventories in area of responsibility from $1.1 Million to $500,000 while maintaining continuous supply for production requirements.•Maintained second Senior Buyer position for a three-month period and reduced inventories in those commodity areas from $1.1 Million to $700,000.•Led as Purchasing group leader, the Materials specification review for QS-9000 certification and update audits. •Completed product implementation projects for new Blister and Flat product packaging.

Reported to the Purchasing Manager of a $250 Million facility. Responsible for managing and maintaining $17 Million in annual purchases in commodity areas such as Packaging, Fasteners and Hardware, Stampings and Tubing.•Reduced the supplier base by 15 vendors in responsible commodity areas through consolidation and negotiation.•Managed cost reduction efforts that resulted in $250,000 in savings. •Participated in cross-functional team as the Materials representative that reviewed and recommended new manufacturing software and hardware. •Supervised the expediting activities of one Material Control Specialist

Reported to the Director of Purchasing for a $250 Million facility. Responsible as Buyer for managing and maintaining $10 Million in annual purchases in commodity areas such as Stampings, Packaging, Fasteners and Hardware, and Blades. Responsible as MFC for part movement and location for three main production lines and five feeder departments.•Managed cost reduction effort that resulted in $150,000 of annual savings. •Developed, implemented and administered supplier qualification and continuous improvement programs. Was consistent statistical leader in supplier delivery and quality ratings. •Implemented a JIT inventory system using Single Point-of-Use focused storage concepts for three production lines. •Supervised directly, three purchasing clerks and indirectly, three assistant buyers. As MFC, supervised four expeditors and thirty-five stock-handling personnel.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration And Management, General

Business Administration And Management, General