Contract role with Abbott Nutrition as Project Manager - Global Procurement

Effectively manage contracts from formation through execution, amendment and expiration phases to support Business Unit sourcing and procurement needs. Lead communication with suppliers and corporate support functions to execute and maintain agreements in timely manner to meet business unit expectations and facilitate the procurement process per company policies and procedures. Respond to supply chain needs of operations personnel across the 7 states in the U.S. of company footprint.

Managed IT-related contracts from formation through execution to meet business unit needs at NiSource Corporate Services.

Administered operations to manage sourcing, procurement and supplier management of parts and services to support new product development, manufacturing and aftermarket sales of highly engineered hybrid drive systems subject to automotive industry standards.

Administered operations sourcing and procuring parts and services supporting manufacturing production; oversaw and ensured performance of 1 direct report responsible for sourcing, procurement and supplier management; sourced new suppliers in collaboration with engineers responding to specific customer requirements.* Spearheaded purchase of $20 million in commodities including custom fabricated pressure vessels and weldments, motors, heat exchangers, low and high pressure valves and fittings.* Consistent with significant company growth (2013 to 2014), increased purchasing volume across supply base 40% while maintaining over 95% on-time delivery to customer base.* Facilitated 20% cost savings from primary and alternate suppliers through collaboration with engineering department to qualify alternate source of carbon and stainless steel pipe and fittings used within OEM equipment.* Delivered average of 15% cost savings after working in concert with warehouse/shipping manager to implement 3PL provider for inbound and outbound freight; additionally, reduced internal invoice processing time by 50% after working with 3PL to streamline invoice reconciliation process.* Reduced past due invoices over 50% through execution of Pareto analysis of suppliers representing majority of past due invoice volume; subsequently conducted root cause analysis and introduced improved documentation requirements with suppliers and regularly scheduled reviews with finance.* Lowered past due lines 25% within 3 months by negotiating agreement with supplier management to provide regular reporting and availability to address accuracy and accountability of open line items.* Introduced procedure documenting agreed labor rates, estimated labor hours and materials cost at job launch resulting in reduced purchase price variances, improved cost controls, and enabled smoother processing of related supplier invoices.

Administered complete sourcing, supplier management, procurement and logistics operations facilitating manufacture and provision of highly engineered and technologically advanced equipment and solutions (generating $80 million annually); navigated supply chain function complying with ISO-9001 quality management standard.Scope of responsibilities comprised alignment of center and global strategies; implementation of sourcing and supply chain strategies, policies, procedures and processes; development and alignment of global sourcing strategies and global supplier network capabilities; production and maintenance of department budget to plan; delegation of portfolio tasks and expedited requests to supply chain team members; review and response to supply chain operation key performance indicators; recommendations on excess inventory levels; approval of purchase requisitions; authorization of travel expense reports; supplier risk management assessment and mitigation planning for critical suppliers.Recruited, trained, guided, oversaw and ensured performance of 8 supply chain staff including 3 procurement specialists, 2 sourcing specialists, 2 supplier leaders and supplier quality engineer.* Performance reviews highlighted key strengths included knowledge of work, energy level, ability to work under pressure, sound decision-making, oral and written communications, performance against objectives, control of costs, working with peers and team work.* Clear contributor to launch of product line and transfer of 2 separate product lines in and out of manufacturing center; new product line generated over $30 million in annual manufacturing sales and transferred product line generated over $8 million annually.

Orchestrated procurement functions (in 100% outsourced environment) for components required to support manufacturing operations.Oversight responsibilities included procurement of strategic, high cost, longer lead time components for equipment; execution of subcontract purchase orders and work orders allocating components to facilitate assembly, testing and shipment from assembly subcontractor to final customer; coordination of subcontractor shipments; collaboration with major subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturing engineering/sustaining engineering groups; supervision of 7 purchasing professionals.* Comprehensive list of sourced and procured specialized manufactured equipment/components included (but not limited to) custom alloy forged products; cast pump power frame components; custom machined components; subcontracted machining; diesel engines, transmissions and gearboxes; truck chassis and trailers; high pressure threaded tubing and connections.* Utilized expertise and applied forecasts to procure equipment and components on 3 – 12-month lead times (relative to equipment and lead times required).* Maintained low operating costs through effective communications with assembly contractors on sourcing of required components; negotiated with component suppliers and issued leveraged pricing to assembly contractor; negotiated procurement mark-up applied by assembly contractor to final assembly costs.* Facilitated progression of company field operations through introduction and supervision of “Spares Direct” program established with majority of component suppliers; included long lead time parts stocked by supplier as both finished and semi-finished conditions to minimize delivery lead time to field customer.* Consolidated and reduced supplier base to critical core during business downturn from Q4-1998 to Q1-2000.

Accountable for sourcing, procurement and supplier management of custom machined components, castings, forgings, alloy bar stock and tubing, welded components, rubber molded products, fasteners, sealing components; created, released and maintained work orders as well as supplied critical components for subcontracting of capital equipment assembly and testing to 3rd party suppliers.