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Steve Maynard is listed as Certified Mentor at SCORE Mentors, based in Greater Asheville, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Steve Maynard.
Steve Maynard previously worked as Manager, Purchasing at Borgwarner Inc. and Manager, Purchasing at Polaris Inc.. Steve Maynard holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba from Vanderbilt University.
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Accomplished Global Sourcing and Multinational Supply Chain leader effective at driving tactical and solution-focused purchasing, supplier, and category management strategies that achieve profitability objectives while maintaining quality and technical requirements.Strong and diverse background working in and partnering with global teams with experience overseeing business turnarounds and new site launches in China, France, and the Czech Republic. Successful at managing through ambiguity; utilizing strategy, curiosity, visibility, and teamwork to build efficient supply chain operations and sourcing initiatives. Skilled at adapting to countries and cultures with extensive success in leading contract negotiations with domestic and international suppliers.CORE COMPETENCIES• Global Sourcing, Purchasing/Procurement, Category Management• Strategic Short- and Long-Term Business Planning• Supplier Performance Management & Relationship Management• Multi-Year, Complex Contract Negotiations• RFP, RFQ, RFI Competency• Supply Chain Management• Cost Reductions | Improvement• Risk Management & Mitigation• Project and Change Management• Market Analysis | Intelligence• Stakeholder/Executive Communications• Global Leadership and DirectionCATEGORY AND BUSINESS UNIT PURCHASINGManage multi-million dollar spend for large global manufacturers, overseeing sourcing and purchasing for up to 6 Business Units in addition to entire categories.STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNINGDevelop tactical plans that enhance operations through improvements, enhancements, and new business strategies, achieving multi-million dollar savings, greater productivity, efficiency, and supply chain visibility. Recognized for cost reduction performance and leadership.GLOBAL MANAGEMENTExpat assignments in China, France, and the Czech Republic and oversight of supplier management and sourcing throughout APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America.
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6 roles · 24 years
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Manager, Purchasing
CurrentAccountable for the Turbo System and Thermal Management multi-million dollar spend, supporting a significantly large facility. Lead through business-impacting changes including the pandemic, supply chain challenges, inflation, and plant consolidation, steering robust strategies to mitigate business risk, secure supply, improve financial positioning, and advance supplier performance.Appointed to lead strategic business advancements including supplier onboarding and solvency, value improvement programs, and co-beneficial supplier/business-focused programs. Drive visibility across the enterprise, communicating business-impacting and risk mitigation efforts to senior leadership, stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.Oversee negotiations with global suppliers throughout APAC, EMEA, and NA, directing a global team including buyers, program managers, and purchasing support leads.Key member of Supplier Risk Committee tasked with leading root cause process and correction actions for supplier delivery performance. Championed supply chain processes and procedure evolvement in the automotive environment. Knowledgeable of TS-16949 and AIAG.
2018 - Present
~8 yrs 6 mos
Manager, Purchasing
Oversaw the Motorcycle Business Unit, Chassis Systems and Cast and Machine category management with spend supporting all 6 Polaris Business Units, leading a team of 9. Developed and executed strategies that advanced supply chain operations, global supplier partnerships, availability, and quality. Managed a multi-million dollar annual budget and capital tooling budget.Facilitated negotiations with global suppliers throughout APAC, EMEA, and North America, focused on achieving annual cost reduction objectives. Additionally, managed global supplier relations promoting supply chain continuity to limit manufacturing disruptions.Oversaw chassis development sourcing requirements for new product launches. Identified and navigated intellectual property (IP) initiatives to drive Polaris innovation and was responsible for exclusivity agreements and internal Steering Committee measures as Purchasing SME.Leadership Committees:Intellectual Property Steering Committee (IPSC) – Purchasing Subject Matter ExpertCorporate Process Improvement TeamChrome Peer Group
2012 - 2018
~6 yrs
Manager, Purchasing
Directed a team of 8 leading the purchasing for Kohler Kitchen and Bath division for the Americas, managing a multi-million dollar annual spend. Successfully managed multi-year supply, purchase, and global exclusivity negotiation agreements including a first to marketing innovative shower and glass door enclosure system contract.Executed a tactical Strategic Sourcing Purchasing initiative to capture strong cost reduction performance YOY and realized additional annualized savings through effective resourcing, negotiations, and wholesale packaging redesigns.Led new product development sourcing strategies, aggressively meeting 20+ new product launches to market annually.
2006 - 2012
~6 yrs
Managing Director – International Supply Chain Office
Transitioned into Managing Director of International Supply Chain Office, overseeing site selection process through analysis of 4 European locations. Analyzed political stability, legal systems, tax structures, economic stability, HR, business climate, quality of life, and transportation, identifying and finalizing launch into Prague. Navigated business start-up processes including establishing banking relationships and partnerships with recruiting firms to begin first wave of head count.
Feb 2005 - Sep 2005
Project Manager – Emea
Led the European Transformation team focusing on executing EMEA project plan to advance expansions in Europe and reduce EMEA planned COGS. Executed project plan with three phase approach, achieving strong performance and cost savings opportunities.Leadership Committee:Corporate Acquisition TeamPrevious Supply Chain Experience:Sourcing Lead and Supply Chain Leader at Hillrom, Batesville, IN Senior Global Commodity Manager at Nortel Networks, Research Triangle Park, NC Project Manager of Installer Related Materials Outsourcing Program at Nortel Networks, Shunde, China
2003 - 2005
~2 yrs
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Steve Maynard education
Master Of Business Administration - Mba
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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What company does Steve Maynard work for?
Steve Maynard works for SCORE Mentors.
What is Steve Maynard's role at SCORE Mentors?
Steve Maynard is listed as Certified Mentor at SCORE Mentors.
Where is Steve Maynard based?
Steve Maynard is based in Greater Asheville, United States while working with SCORE Mentors.
What companies has Steve Maynard worked for?
Steve Maynard has worked for Score Mentors, Borgwarner Inc., Polaris Inc., Kohler Co., and Hillrom.
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Steve Maynard holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba from Vanderbilt University.
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