| | | 20,000+ Fresh Resumes Monthly | |
|
|
| |
Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name
Wayne, MI Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE Open to RelocationBuyer, Project Management & Process Improvement Vendor Management Asset ManagementDynamic Certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt and Project Management Professional with vast leadership, buyer, and project management experience. Thrive in collaborative environments driven to accomplish common goals. Experienced professional in quality, processes, and efficiency offering success in identifying areas for improvement and formulating/executing initiatives that enhance operational, organizational, and project performance.SkillsAgile, BOM, SAP, Oracle, CRM, Great Plains, WERS, WIPS, MEARS, Dynamics 365, MS Office, MS SharePoint, GPS, Maximo, Peoplesoft, Minitab, CPARS, CCAP, SOX (Sarbanes Oxley), Workday, GHX, Tableau-Price Parity, OnBase, FieldglassExperienceProcurement and Strategic SourcingBuyer, Corewell Health (Beaumont/Spectrum), Grand Rapids, MI (April 2023- Sept. 2023)Expedite order processing and accuracy, and reconcile purchase order exceptions such as pricing, availability, back orders, and other 3rd-party issues.Managed ERP purchase order documentation and served as liaison between multiple departments and vendors to ensure continuity and coordination of services.Collaborated with creating the Price Parity Project with Business Analyst.Developed Tableau price parity software program and utilized workday Procurement & Fieldglass.Aftermarket Buyer (IAM) Independent, FCA: Stellantis (formerly Chrysler), Auburn Hills, MI (Oct 2022- March 2023)Negotiated and awarded purchase orders; amongst other sourcing activities: supplier, and key account relations.Operated within the groups product business case guidelines and adhered to the groups commodity strategies.Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to launch and maintain products.Present to various audiences on supplier development, and team building. Collaborated with all levelsCorporate Buyer, Guardian Alarm, Southfield, MI (January 2019- October 2019)Efficiently managed the category and services purchasing and repair functions to sustain operations.Controlled the administration of capital purchases as well as the maintenance and repair contracts.Provided support to Director of Sourcing in developing a business listing of preferred suppliers. Established and maintained a needs-based segmented supply base.Collaborated with Director of Sourcing for the reorganization and the redesign of the warehouse, cutting the budget in half. Utilized workday ProcurementCost savings initiatives, risk mitigation, and assessed supplier financial viabilitySourcing Specialist, General Electric Oil & Gas, Jacksonville, FL (October 2016 to May 2017)Managed 3 Buyers worked closely with assigned Sourcing Managers and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s) valves, controls, and castings (from global suppliers).Supplier selection, development, and consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.Drove sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and deflation targets.Performed cost analyses of supplier & manufacturing processes to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.Monitored supplier quality and performance and developed improvement strategies to ensure business needs were met.Developed and implemented the supply chain in line with strategies capable of both technical and administrative buys that focused on more the strategic difficulty as a priority.Buyer, Alstom, Hornell, NY (June 2015 - June 2016)Performed tactical buying, planning and management for multiple projects, resulting in a 95% success rate.Negotiated with suppliers to achieve and/or improve project budget within assigned commodities.Negotiated contract pricing to reduce production costs by 25%.Developed and implemented the supply chain in line with strategies capable of executing both technical and administrative buys that focused on more the strategic difficulty as a priority.Performed market testing and supply- based analysis, spend and cost analysis, and forecasting.Worked one on one with suppliers globally and domestically on design, production schedule, as well as with Supply Chain Management Team.Conducted detailed market/supplier research, performed data analysis, company spend, summarized reported findings and research back to team.Global Lead Buyer, General Motors, Warren, MI (January 2014- June 2015)Developed and executed long term commodity strategies.Generated cost savings ideas with Engineering and Program Teams.Negotiated contracts worldwide to resolve commodity open issues on parts, and castings.Developed and implemented the supply chain in line with strategies capable of the execution of both technical and administrative buys that focused on the strategic difficulty as a priority.Performed market testing, supply- based analysis, spend, cost analysis, and forecasting.Support Global Management Leaders in key role of cross functional sourcing strategies and additional activities.Worked one on one with Engineering counterparts globally and domestically on design, production schedule, as well as with Supply Chain Management Team.Buyer, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, and Purchasing Manager, Covanta Energy, Detroit, MIManagement and Business AnalysisBOM Analyst, Truck Hero, Ann Arbor, MI (March 2022-May 2022)Entered new manufacturing BOMs (Bill of Material) into Great Plains ERP system to costing and production standards.Analyzed BOM data from ECN Master Data files to support the manufacturing process improvements.Created a leaner process to record transactions that was impacting inventory quantities on hand, and supported the purchasing department to capture inventory planning, scheduling, and costing data.Mapped a process to create a Masterspec to be used cross functionally.Worked in purchasing department directly with Manager and buyers on budget, supply chain, with vendors, inventory discrepancies and special projects.Manager, State of Michigan, Lansing, MI (July 2020 December 2021)Created a strategic lean leadership template to address waste and inconsistencies within the company. This resulted in organization across the enterprise.Responsible for prioritizing the unemployment claims work with the business management team, clarifying requirements, and replenishing the queue for upcoming projects periodically.Managed 50% of employees in multi-States, this includes budgetary, Human Capital responsibility as well as performance management from hirer to exit. Ensured my teams performance is in alignment with KPI requirements for the State of Michigan, Robert Half Inc./Protivity Inc.Manage 7 Supervisors to ensure all key performance indicators are met.Work directly and collaborate with Senior Vice Presidents, Directors, Government Managers and Management Peers.Used Value stream mapping to reduce absenteeism and tardiness by 20% in the first 30 days. Created a training program to improve job performance and knowledge base.Established standard operating procedures for payroll reporting and the process. This resulted in a significant reduction in timecard fraud by 95%.Merchandise Coordinator, Marshalls, Dearborn, MI (October 2018 to January 2019)Performed management functions, such as budgeting and accounting.Established and executed merchandising plans and priorities 90% to our vendors, the other 10% we exceeded the scheduled timing.Ensured fresh flow of merchandise from backroom to sales floor while developing displays.Ensured execution and maintenance of all merchandising standards: (sizing, categorizing, signing, tickets, without mistakes, without damages, completed recovery and directives).Tracked sales records and oversee markdowns, consumer trends, forecasting customer demands, maintaining store inventory, performing data entry.Communicated effectively with management on customer service performance, and trained store associates.Education & CertificationMaster of Business Administration (MBA), University of Phoenix, 2023Bachelor of Science in Business (BBA), University of PhoenixGraduate Certifications in Critical thinking, Collaboration, and Communications.Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification, Lawrence Tech University, Southfield, MI, October 2019Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification, Lawrence Tech University, Southfield, MI, December 2019Project Management Professional Certification, Lawrence Tech University, Southfield, MI, December 2019 |
