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Saint Joseph, MI, US

Global purchasing leadership role responsible for North American motors and fluid pump sourcing. Managing $400M spend portfolio supporting 12 North American manufacturing plants. Driving strategy, cost efficiencies and complexity reduction.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Leading three global purchasing teams and serving Whirlpool’s Integrated Business Units. Optimized spend, best practices, and synergies across multiple business categories. Partnered with business unit leadership in developing sourcing strategies to support brand portfolios and business objectives.

Global procurement leadership role responsible for KitchenAid Small Appliances. Responsible for supplier strategy and the complete sourcing life cycle. Member of the business unit global leadership team representing procurement.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Managed the consolidation of multiple purchasing teams and $500M annual direct component portfolio for 12 North American manufacturing plants. Charged to deliver spend efficiencies and leverage. Worked with major commodities including stainless steel, zinc and aluminum die cast, CRS & SS stamping, powdered metal, aluminum extrusions, motion control.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Leadership role managing direct components for 12 North American plants. Major commodities included aluminum extrusions, motion control components (hinges, glide systems and dampening) and drive components (gears, bearings, shafts). Supplier portfolio included North America, Europe and Asia. Raw material management included aluminum, steel, stainless steel.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Strategic role managing direct resin sourcing 12 North American plants. Raw materials included thermoplastics used in injection molding and extrusion (PP, PS, ABS, PC, PVC, PA11 and PA12). Primary activities included developing and managing all contracts, risk mitigation of pricing volatility and providing security of supply. Pricing was managed through a.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Indirect procurement role over new construction, facilities management & energy strategies. Developed new supplier strategies supporting all North American facilities (headquarters, technology centers and manufacturing plants).

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

2005-2008Performed indirect procurement managing services for North American manufacturing plants and headquarters. Facility management services, energy, and business process outsourcing (HR, accounting, and engineering).2002 - 2005Managed 35+ while directing warehouse operations for inbound and outbound parts logistics in the Atlanta and Detroit Mopar.

Mba

Bachelor'S Degree