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Cell PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEe-mail EMAIL AVAILABLEOBJECTIVETo continue and expand my responsibilities for optimization of the supplier base into a select group of proven high-quality suppliers and strategic partner relationships. Work closely with all levels of management and leads cross-functional teams to consensus on major sourcing strategy positions or changes for world-wide supply within the company to determine needs, develop strategies, plan, and provide procurement sources in support of those needs. Proven, 25+ years experience in manufacturing, global sourcing, purchasing, and global cost-reductions.EXPERIENCE2021 2023 TK Elevator Memphis, TNStrategic Supplier Category Manager (2021 April 2023) Manage Manufacturing and Field suppliers of around $420M spend with 4 direct reports Includes Raw Metals, MRO, Castings, Packaging, Fabrications, Plastics, Rubber and Machining Brings domain direct material knowledge to help meet strategic objectives Develop multi-year category strategies Drive significant contribution to developing a world-class commercial and procurement capabilitywithin the organization Leverage agile cross functional teams to support specific projects Consistently monitor performance and risk Dedicate rapid intervention force for at-risk suppliers with high potential Leverage technology-enabled automated reports for KPI compliance tracking and metrics Own strategic supplier relationships2018 2021 ABB Memphis, TNGlobal Category Manager Non-Ferrous Metals (2018 2021)Define, monitor, and deliver overall category team targets with $200M+ spend, in line with business strategy, targets, and function standards, define category strategy using the CIPS process with appropriate communications including quarterly reviews, lead key global supplier business reviews and relationship management elements and drive HUB category teams and drive maturity level improvement.Lead and Execute annual negotiations cycle using the Snychronix process within the expected time frame and negotiation preparation guidelines, generate ideas for X-functional projects and run global projects directly, support R&D and outsourcing projects through early involvement as part of the gate model and Lead X-functional teams using the Gate Model where applicable.Define EM sourcing strategy for category managed spend, lead suppliers qualification for applicable suppliers, assess and mitigate supply risks, define jointly with assigned Supplier Quality Engineer key supplier quality priorities and lead SC activities for major footprint changes, support the definition and implementation of Make vs Buy or outsourcing activities, along with driving the SPE process for global suppliers and remedy performance, that covers suppliers I manage in the U.S., India, China, Europe, Dammam (Saudi Arabia), Canada and Mexico.Drive global cost saving strategies with U.S. and low-cost country sourcing along with VA/VE and benchmarking i.e., e-sourcing events with 2 to 3% savings year over year along with LTA agreements, that will be worth $2 million annual savings.2017 2018 Metalsa Structural Products Inc Elizabethtown, KY Regional Commodity Manager - Stampings (2017 2018)Develop and lead implementation of Regional Commodity Strategies, coordinating with Global Commodity Strategies along with maintaining and refining the stamping commodity strategies for the region.Negotiate contracts & maintain agreements for stampings, run or coordinate RFQ process for stampings in the region, evaluate, select, develop, & monitor new suppliers.Monitor & Develop current suppliers, implement best corporate, practice/policies with internal users and suppliers, drive cost reduction initiatives, coordinating with key stakeholders in the region.Create purchase quotes, requisitions, and scheduling agreements, research & resolve invoice issues related to stampings, lead the supplier relationship management process in the region, participate in the global process. Develop, Implement, and Manage the budget for Annual Savings, Communicate effectively internally and externally.2013-2017 Firestone Building Products Indianapolis, INMetals Purchasing Manager (2013 2017)Manage metal and accessory suppliers with 6 direct reports, for multiple metal plants; Las Vegas, Minnesota, Michigan, and Georgia with an annual spend of over $350 million, with achieving multi-million-dollar cost reductions and savings in a market that is usually unfavorable.Develop the technology roadmap, Support new product introduction, Drive cost reduction (ID new vendors, materials, processes, etc).Conduct supplier pricing analysis, lead benchmarking and negotiation for major raw materials, responsible for raw material budgeting and forecasting, Interface with supply chain/demand planning, Purchase the Industrial Products hot roll material, Interface with Nashville purchasing cost improvement plans, etc.Run Winshuttle mass SAP contracts/PO changes for all users.Create new Winshuttle transactions as needed, Create and conduct training as necessary for SAP, Tiny Term, other processes along with responding to audit requests Internal/External (UL, ISO).Leads cross functional Teams on projects and sourcing strategies, Oversees, trains and mentors purchasing staff, Create and maintain purchasing process documentation, Drive purchasing process improvement, monitor compliance to purchasing policy; authorizations, Drive use of P-Card, Internal and external customer problem resolution along with continually having a mindset of Six Sigma methodology on savings.2011-2012 Cummins Inc. Columbus, INGlobal Sourcing Manager (2011 2012)Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies with 1 direct report for major Hoses and Tubes, managing the responsibilities and contracts for over 60 suppliers with an annual spend of $100 million, leads cross-functional teams to consensus on major sourcing strategy positions or changes for world-wide supply, works closely with Cummins Joint Venture purchasing Leads and regional IPO Leads to evolve Low-cost country strategy on designated commodity or commodities, leads cross-functional sourcing activities with Engineering, Business Units, Finance, and Joint Ventures.Drive total cost of ownership reductions across the entire supply chain in managing cost-out opportunities, identify, plan and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain to achieve best practices and maintain a worldwide supply base of competitive and innovative companies in Japan, China, India and Europe.Foster and develop a "Suppliers as Partners" philosophy to select, develop and manage suppliers with being a primary contact in resolving long-term issues that the plants have with suppliers, primary contact for supplier negotiations and contracts, responsible for diversity and minority supplier development in the supply base.Develop "Commodity Teams" throughout the supply chain, co-ordinating the linkage between the supplier and the plant in driving improvements in materials, facilitate the plants in identifying and setting AOP objectives in driving improvements in materials.Facilitate and encourage the growth and use of Six Sigma with critical suppliers including joint projects as appropriate, provide leadership to the plants and the supply base in helping them to continuously improve and optimize their capabilities.2008-2011 Allison Transmission Indianapolis, INGlobal Commodities Manager (2008 2011)Managing 2 direct reports with the responsibilities and contracts for over 60 suppliers and an annual spend of $80 million with several commodity parts (i.e., valves, bearings, pins, remanufacturing of transmissions, pumps and pump parts, tubing, breathers, and dipsticks).Working closely with planners, engineers, and supplier quality to ensure that timing and deliverables for all products that are being changed by supplier process changes or moves (e.g., PPAPS, Control Plans, APQP) along with negotiating pricing and T&Cs.Fix the high-risk issues as price increases or troubled suppliers, so costs are reduced or eliminated from the risk of shutting down production. Develop strategies, identify, and access new leverage points for cost reduction and improved services for all my suppliers (e.g., e-RFI, e-RFQ, e-Auctions).Negotiated $23M 5 yr. Long Term Supply Agreement w/2% cost reductions for the first two years. Negotiated $10M 5 yr Long Term Supply Agreement from 5% increase down to 1% by VA/VE opportunities to help reduce costs.Saved over $3M annually by finding like parts that have different costs.Negotiated $3M annual cost reductions and $4M cost sharing over a 12-month period through value-engineering, low-cost country sourcing, contract negotiations and Six Sigma methodologies.1990-2008 Dow AgroSciences Indianapolis, INGlobal Raw Materials Buyer (2005 2008)Being promoted to Global Raw Materials Buyer within two years time has given me the opportunity to manage 2 direct reports, negotiate (e.g., pricing, delivery, and terms) and source globally; Europe and China existing raw materials and new formulations.Having the responsibilities for managing 300 raw materials with an annual value of $50 million, which has led the effort to eliminate single sourced suppliers when needed.Utilize available e-procurement tools (e.g., e-RFI, e-RFQ, e-Auctions) to the fullest capability, by leading the effort, improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing process while sourcing existing and new product formulations.Conducting market/industry/product research to assist the Supply Managers is a team effort in developing Product Procurement Strategies and tactical plans. The Six Sigma Greenbelt certification was for reducing the number of warehouses and inventory by 30% as a result of saving multi-millions of dollars on transportation, overhead, warehouse leasing and inventory.Purchasing Specialist (2003-2005)Created and managed SAP contracts for raw materials in accordance with commercial agreements. Mentored and lead the day-to-day procurement activities for the team (purchasing and payables).Coordinated material specification approval/supplier sign-off and the supplier self-assessment process for the Purchasing function. Handled spot orders within delegation of authority to commit.When a chemical supplier went out of business suddenly, was able to work with the supplier before they stopped production to obtain as much material from them as possible.Worked with a team to find another supplier before the plant shut down production.Maintenance Buyer (1993-2003)Was Accountable for a $3 million operations budget.Responsibilities were making all purchases for maintenance and operations department.Provided Maximo Computer software support for work orders, preventative maintenance schedules and inventory stocks.Communicates with outside vendors, contractors and inside customers on a day-to-day basis.Generated purchase orders from Maximo to order parts for various jobs with procurement card and purchase order numbers.Negotiated and Managed service contracts (i.e., elevators, roofs, and HVAC).Saved $30,540 on light guards for the greenhouses, this was achieved by doing cost comparisons with vendors and allowing them to bid against each other.By looking into consolidating of stockrooms resulted in a cost savings of $17,000.Maintenance (1990-1993)Responsible for coordinating workload for any contractor working with building maintenance.Computer SkillsOutlook, Lotus Notes, Ariba, Oracle, Word, Excel, Power Point, GPS, SAP R/2, R/3 and Ariba, GPDIS, INCA, Maximo, PPAPs, APQP, Control Plans, QAD, FileZilla, Snychronix, ProSupply+, WindchillCertificationsSix Sigma Greenbelt (DAS)Awards2015 CEO Award (Bridgestone)2001 Business Excellence award for Exceptional Performance (DAS)1998 Team Player award for Exceptional Performance (DAS)AffiliationsAAN (African American Network) (DAS), Church Fellowship Committee ChairmanEDUCATIONIndiana Wesleyan University Indianapolis, INAssociates - B.S., Business AdministrationBachelor - B.S., Business ManagementGraduated Cum laude |
