Purchase manufacturing equipment.

Responsible for commodity purchasing of bearings, springs, wiring harnesses, balls, needles, PTFE bushings, halfshaft cages, spider assemblies, and ball nut/ screw - safety critical components in steering systems. Responsible for pricing negotiations, program sourcing decisions and selection of supplier, development of commodity strategy, and budget development with monthly status reports. Spearheaded collaborative workshops for new technology development and cost savings. Excel in contract negotiations, supplier development and supplier relationship management. Work with cost models to do competitive analysis of suppliers and prices.

Purchased powertrain components (transfer cases and differentials) for prototypes and launch programs - new product development. Issued RFQ packages and purchase orders; analyzed supplier quotes, negotiated pricing and contracts.

Purchased transmission components for launch programs and prototype buys: Oil pumps, oil filter, solenoids, oil, grease anaerobic sealant, stampings/ fine blanking, aluminum castings, sintered components, assemblies. Issued RFQ packages and POs; analyzed cost breakdowns, negotiated contracts, pricing, payment terms and cost reductions; identified cost drivers.

Purchased transmissions. Negotiated pricing and terms. Issued purchase orders. Managed supply base.

Identified/ implemented best practice solutions to business issues. Saved money with cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Subject matter expert for all technical issues with Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealership website. Saved money through process improvements and efficiencies in warranty.