Ryan Froelich Email & Phone Number

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed 80+ projects and ~$15M on an annual basis across multiple categories including facilities management, corporate services, IT, marketing technology, R&D, and equipment purchasing.• Orchestrated a $5M MRO RFP resulting in 13% savings at 10 national locations with 8 different suppliers including price benchmarking, results analysis, scenario projection with stakeholders, and eventual transition to a new primary supplier.• Established and expanded a centralized contract database… Show more • Managed 80+ projects and ~$15M on an annual basis across multiple categories including facilities management, corporate services, IT, marketing technology, R&D, and equipment purchasing.• Orchestrated a $5M MRO RFP resulting in 13% savings at 10 national locations with 8 different suppliers including price benchmarking, results analysis, scenario projection with stakeholders, and eventual transition to a new primary supplier.• Established and expanded a centralized contract database of over 1,000 documents to help strengthen long-term supplier relationships and set a cadence for QBRs to manage key KPIs and supplier performance.• Led multiple successful RFPs and sourcing events including Safety Incident/Employee Health Records Management, Equipment Purchasing, Waste Disposal, an ESG Data Management Platform, and Global English Training.• Negotiated contracts for an average 24% savings and reduction in liability for stakeholders including Business Intelligence software, Uniforms & Linens, Document Destruction & Storage, and Elevator Maintenance. • Achieved $500k in savings through purchase of multiple pieces of custom manufacturing equipment through in-depth specification review, competitive bidding, and contract negotiation.• Transitioned supplier of solid waste management with focus on improving service levels by securing a dedicated account representative, saving 10% on $400k of annual spend, improving data visibility, and reducing impact on landfills.• Implemented utility data management platform automating global electrical, gas, and water invoice collection, enhancing data visibility, and reducing data consolidation and reporting man hour efforts by 40%. Show less

San Jose, California

• Interface with tech companies to investigate integration of their solution into Samsung consumer electronics• Receive ‘Award of Excellence’ for outstanding achievement in Global Technology Sourcing by Samsung Executive VP• Coordinate closely with HQ R&D Teams to understand roadmap, customer feedback, and target specifications• Engage 30-40 technology partners simultaneously to manage projects, evaluate samples, and facilitate discussions• Initiate projects with R&D groups to… Show more • Interface with tech companies to investigate integration of their solution into Samsung consumer electronics• Receive ‘Award of Excellence’ for outstanding achievement in Global Technology Sourcing by Samsung Executive VP• Coordinate closely with HQ R&D Teams to understand roadmap, customer feedback, and target specifications• Engage 30-40 technology partners simultaneously to manage projects, evaluate samples, and facilitate discussions• Initiate projects with R&D groups to customize new technology for a Samsung product, then perform use case testing• Negotiate between tech partners and R&D Teams on terms of project including compensation and definition of success• Average of 5 company introductions per week, 1 new R&D project per month, 2 commercialized solutions per year Show less

San Jose, California, United States

• Purchased over $60M in manufacturing equipment and R&D items for worldwide Samsung factories annually• Used SAP to manage purchase orders, shipping requests, quotations, sales orders, and billing information• Participated in supplier review meetings to negotiate pricing, learn about future roadmap, and resolve logistics issues• Collaborated with Supply Chain and Marketing/Sales to develop and manage strategic supplier relationships

San Jose, California, United States

• Attended exhibitions and visited universities in major tech hubs to identify new potential partners for Samsung Electronics• Assisted in reviewing legal documents such as NDAs, purchasing agreements, and joint development agreements• Discovered opportunities to cut cost by finding and coordinating with secondary suppliers of commodity items• Built strong internal network with product groups, R&D teams, procurement groups, financial investors, and executives

San Jose, California, United States

• Identified high quality sources of market insight, deliver relevant reports to key decision makers at Samsung HQ• Conducted competitive analysis on key market segments such as mobile devices, kitchen appliances, and TVs• Generated 3-4 reports weekly about ongoing trends, new technologies, and political issues which may impact Samsung

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Prepared Microsoft Access based logistics system to upgrade to an improved transportation database package by verifying data, optimizing compatibility, and training associates in the usage of new software

Logan, Utah

• Interpreted demographics, purchasing habits, and competitive analysis through market research and Excel analytics• Consistently exceeded deadlines when gathering data, analyzing results, and performing market research

Logan, Utah

• Created a report of historical demand trends and SKU-based product performance by analyzing inventory data• Increased web traffic by over 200% through Facebook advertising, search engine optimization, and Google marketing • Ordered, managed, and processed orders for over 5,000 separate computer parts and accessories • Diagnosed and fixed various computer problems such as networking, internet security, hardware upgrades, and repairs

Rexburg, Idaho

• Optimized daily operations by producing an Excel-based staff management system containing employee schedules, priority oriented daily tasks, and performance trend analytics• Directed, monitored, and negotiated contracts for supply chains for candies from over 15 countries • Reorganized a 15 members staff into marketing, supply chain, and finance departments upon promotion• Achieved a 60% profit margin on a variety of candies and homemade products through lean operations… Show more • Optimized daily operations by producing an Excel-based staff management system containing employee schedules, priority oriented daily tasks, and performance trend analytics• Directed, monitored, and negotiated contracts for supply chains for candies from over 15 countries • Reorganized a 15 members staff into marketing, supply chain, and finance departments upon promotion• Achieved a 60% profit margin on a variety of candies and homemade products through lean operations initiatives• Boosted revenue by 30% by creating and implementing trainings to improve salesmanship and marketing strategies Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Instructed, supervised, and motivated as many as 20 volunteers in 10 different locations upon conducting training meetings, initiating one-on-one interviews, and organizing community service projects • Facilitated communications between Spanish speaking non-profit organization leaders and English speaking full-time volunteers in order to organize service projects to improve the community

8420 S 228Th 98031 St, Kent, 98031

• Operated POS systems, assisted in the training of new associates, and prepared weekly sales reports for sales management• Engaged customers in order to generate sales, communicate current product features and benefits, and offer a quality experience

1101 Supermall Way Ste #1126, Algona, Washington 98001

• Handled high volume sales transactions without error• Monitored inventory levels in order to notify management of imminent stock outs

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Business Management- Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Supply Chain Management Society, Get Connected, CEO, Internal Business Core Found my passion for Business.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Activities and Societies: Running Start Program (attended community college during High School) Satisfied requirements for High School.