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Provide consulting services in Supply Management best practices.Architected strategic purchasing options and implementation plans to reduce costs of a $9 billion international client corporation's 8 decentralized Business Units.Led cross-functional teams utilizing lean design and six-sigma techniques.Negotiated major long-term contracts valued at approximately $200 million each.Developed and presented Supply Management seminars.Provided executive coaching to client… Show more Provide consulting services in Supply Management best practices.Architected strategic purchasing options and implementation plans to reduce costs of a $9 billion international client corporation's 8 decentralized Business Units.Led cross-functional teams utilizing lean design and six-sigma techniques.Negotiated major long-term contracts valued at approximately $200 million each.Developed and presented Supply Management seminars.Provided executive coaching to client management staff. Show less

Review high volume of business unit contracts to identify areas of financial, legal, and operational risk. Negotiate new contracts and contract changes with Federal, State, Municipal, and Institutional customers. Ensure regulatory compliance, contractual commitment compliance, and compliance with company policies. Actively contribute to developing strategic plans, goals, winning business development solutions in a highly competitive environment, and process improvements. Provide mentoring… Show more Review high volume of business unit contracts to identify areas of financial, legal, and operational risk. Negotiate new contracts and contract changes with Federal, State, Municipal, and Institutional customers. Ensure regulatory compliance, contractual commitment compliance, and compliance with company policies. Actively contribute to developing strategic plans, goals, winning business development solutions in a highly competitive environment, and process improvements. Provide mentoring and training for management, sales force, and operational staff. Collaborate with corporate management and management in other Lines of Business. Apply project management techniques to initiate new long-term contracts. Show less

Led a team of Subcontract Administrators in multiple locations supporting 18 large programs in four Operating Units. Collaborates with Program Management, Business Development, Financial Management and other disciplines. Assumed department leadership during major corporate reorganization. Primary contact for all supply chain activities.Evaluated supplier risk. Developed and implemented risk mitigation plans.Turned around largest program's weak Subcontracts department restoring… Show more Led a team of Subcontract Administrators in multiple locations supporting 18 large programs in four Operating Units. Collaborates with Program Management, Business Development, Financial Management and other disciplines. Assumed department leadership during major corporate reorganization. Primary contact for all supply chain activities.Evaluated supplier risk. Developed and implemented risk mitigation plans.Turned around largest program's weak Subcontracts department restoring senior management confidence in staff.Wrote Subcontract Management sections in new business proposals. Member of proposal review teams.Largest proposal value: $2.3B Largest single program: $1.1BLed negotiations with critical subcontractors on commercial and FAR-based programs.Managed cost, schedule, and quality performance of all subcontractors and suppliers on Business Unit programs.Directly support Business Unit Vice President as an integral member of his staff. Show less

Manager Major Subcontracts Long term consulting engagement resulted in joining client's management team to lead purchasing professionals negotiate and administer subcontracts for all systems and critical components. Cost Account Manager. Develop EAC.Introduced new proactive subcontract management system to identify and manage highest risk suppliers.Negotiated teaming agreements, subcontracts, and Statement of Work changes with domestic and international suppliers. (Europe… Show more Manager Major Subcontracts Long term consulting engagement resulted in joining client's management team to lead purchasing professionals negotiate and administer subcontracts for all systems and critical components. Cost Account Manager. Develop EAC.Introduced new proactive subcontract management system to identify and manage highest risk suppliers.Negotiated teaming agreements, subcontracts, and Statement of Work changes with domestic and international suppliers. (Europe, Scandinavia, and Asia).Made executive level presentations to prospective customers and Government representatives.Managed subcontracts and purchases in compliance with FAR, UCC, and SOX reporting requirements.Organized methods for tracking contract milestone events and costs.Primary Supply Chain leader for all new business proposals.Member of initial management team that formed strategic alliance with large Korean corporation.Created and implemented comprehensive purchasing department training program.Chairman of General Dynamics Corporate Benchmarking and Education Committee.Received corporate award for Integrated Supply Chain Management Excellence. Show less

Managed local operations for a $345 million software development company to include strategic planning, new product design and development, budget management, and profit generation. Teamed with other senior management to create new strategic planCreated strategic four-year supply chain software product development roadmap and schedule.Ensured timely development, testing, release, and market launch of supply chain suite of products that generated $2 million in new… Show more Managed local operations for a $345 million software development company to include strategic planning, new product design and development, budget management, and profit generation. Teamed with other senior management to create new strategic planCreated strategic four-year supply chain software product development roadmap and schedule.Ensured timely development, testing, release, and market launch of supply chain suite of products that generated $2 million in new revenue.Provided executive oversight of product implementations to ensure client satisfaction. Show less

Led corporate process improvement and purchasing in this high technology communications equipment company during period of very rapid expansion. Negotiated major direct and indirect subcontracts for equipment and services.Led lean design process improvement teams for multi-plant operation.Enhanced Supplier Management Program reducing non-value added costs by 44%.Created new product introduction team to reduce time-to-market.Implemented business process improvements leading to… Show more Led corporate process improvement and purchasing in this high technology communications equipment company during period of very rapid expansion. Negotiated major direct and indirect subcontracts for equipment and services.Led lean design process improvement teams for multi-plant operation.Enhanced Supplier Management Program reducing non-value added costs by 44%.Created new product introduction team to reduce time-to-market.Implemented business process improvements leading to ISO certification.Implemented e-commerce systems reducing order time by 40% and total cost by 15%.Led cross-functional teams to improve profit.Created professional training, intern, and college recruiting programs. Show less

Assured consumer product order fulfillment by directing: production planning, master scheduling, inventory control, production control, purchasing, warehouse material handling, and worldwide distribution in a business-to-business JIT environment.Led international sourcing campaign that contributed to a 17% product cost reduction.Created forecasting model that improved sales forecast accuracy by 30% and reduced inventory.

Japanese and Swedish owned company. Supervised 45 employees in Customer Service, Capacity planning, Production Control, Warehousing, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Engineering Interface, Master Scheduling, Inventory Control, Global Logistics, Subcontracting, and Supplier Certification/Performance.Received customer award for outstanding delivery, quality and cost performance.Introduced new product line each year relying on change management and new product introduction skills.Improved… Show more Japanese and Swedish owned company. Supervised 45 employees in Customer Service, Capacity planning, Production Control, Warehousing, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Engineering Interface, Master Scheduling, Inventory Control, Global Logistics, Subcontracting, and Supplier Certification/Performance.Received customer award for outstanding delivery, quality and cost performance.Introduced new product line each year relying on change management and new product introduction skills.Improved warehouse data accuracy from 55% to 97% eliminating the need for costly monthly physical inventories. Show less

Produced Apache helicopter and UAVSupervised 35 employees in four departments: purchasing, expediting, process improvement, and regulatory compliance.Reduced part shortages and material cost by 15%.Passed all regulatory compliance audits.Executive member of steering committee to specify requirements and select new MRP system.

Tomahawk Cruise MissileSupervised 65 employees. Managed all material activities, including, order release, subcontracting and outsourcing. Made presentations to senior customer management, drove proposal development activities, and strategic planning. Responsible for all subcontract activity on entire air vehicle.Requested to lead classified high technology R & D purchasing group in addition to production support.Led cross-functional team that reduced cost by 10% on a… Show more Tomahawk Cruise MissileSupervised 65 employees. Managed all material activities, including, order release, subcontracting and outsourcing. Made presentations to senior customer management, drove proposal development activities, and strategic planning. Responsible for all subcontract activity on entire air vehicle.Requested to lead classified high technology R & D purchasing group in addition to production support.Led cross-functional team that reduced cost by 10% on a mature product.Implemented JIT, continuous process improvement, and team-building processes.Negotiated corporate strategic alliance and major subcontracts. Show less

Bs, Social Science

Mba

Thesis: "Conflict Between Purchasing and Engineering Departments"