Managed contract manufacturers (CMS), electronic manufacturing services (EMS), inter-company, electronic components, and electro-mechanical commodities for production and service demand supporting all Business units. Led supplier selection, strategic sourcing strategy development, DFx reviews, and new product introductions for high-mix/low-volume high-tech assemblies and electronic components. Oversaw the 3rd party return/repair service program with 7 international support locations. Completed contract negotiations for critical EMS/CMS suppliers. Authored procurement, supply chain, and purchasing procedures and templates.

Senior Global Commodity Manager – Electronics Managed electronics components, electro-mechanical assembly, and PCBA commodities for EMS/CMS, JDM, and OEM spend supporting manufacturing in China, Mexico, and the USA. Orchestrated field support and supplier quality actions for PCBA and OEM products. Mentored design engineering members for supplier engagement and procurement activities. Conduct Supplier Quality and Business Reviews. New Product Development Commodity Manager – Electronics Managed supplier selection, quoting, supplier development, and contract management for PCBAs, electro-mechanical, and wire harness products using CMS/EMS, distribution, and OEM manufacturers. Championed DFx reviews and competitive breakdown for cost, design, and supplier/sourcing reviews. Conducted Supplier Assessments, Data Analysis, and Contract negotiations to support new business awards. Project Management support for all supplier actions and project Phase Gates

GLOBAL COMMODITY/STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER (2006 – 2008)Guided global staff with teams in China, Thailand, Poland, and the US. Controlled $300M spending in electro-mechanical, mechanical, and PCB commodities. GLOBAL SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGER (2004 – 2008)Championed Quality and Delivery improvements via corrective actions, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, DFx reviews, and customer/supplier relationships. Engaged with suppliers, 3rd parties, and academia to develop quality and manufacturing technology training programs for internal staff and suppliers. Authored and maintained Supplier Quality Manual, APQP & PPAP guidance documents, and Quality Reference Guide. GLOBAL QUALITY SUPPORT ENGINEER (2003 – 2004)Global support function focused on addressing manufacturing or supplier quality issues, driving continuous improvement, and site technical support throughout all manufacturing locations.SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (2001 – 2003)