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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateGLOBAL CATEGORY & SUPPLIER MANAGERCandidate's Name
To leverage my 20 years Supply Chain & NPD (New Product Development) Industrial Applications experience, experience in diverse environments/industries,Strong work ethic, experienced internal auditor167 Old Stagecoach RoadGilbert Pa 18331Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLEDelaware Valley College1983-84 EnglishCalifornia University of Pa1984-85 CommunicationsWest Chester University1985-86 Intl / Indl MktCERTIFICATIONS CPM Cert- ISM (formerly NAPM) Six Sigma Lean Certified No. PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Internal Auditor Training Active Power, Austin, TXKEY SKILLS Global Sourcing Contract Negotiations Cross-functional team leadership Process Improvement Program Management Product Regulatory Compliance Supply Chain ManagementExperience in diverse industries, ISO 9001, Kaizen, JIT, Mil-Spec, ANSI, ITAR and IATF 16949 experience.MRP/ERP software experience (AS400, Oracle, BaAn, Syteline, MXP & SAP) & Railsys.Computer literate with extensive Microsoft Office experience, Excellent communication, and negotiation skillsSeptember 2021 July 2024John Crane Inc a Division of the Smiths GroupGlobal Supplier Manager / Category Manager 100% Remote Served as subject matter expert for direct as well as indirect materials and negotiating cost reductions through global supplier agreements;Leverages spend and optimizes quality, delivery and cost by continuously identifying opportunities to reduce waste; Negotiates global contracts and develops frame agreements for strategic spend that endure volatility, single source; Capable of making proactive decisions in fast paced environments Engages & collaborates with key stakeholders as required including Senior Management; Defines the strategy for supplier consolidation and reduce costs whilst maintaining or improving service level and quality Developed & presented strategic direction with recommendations to promote the business case(s).Commodities such as PCB's, PCBAs, custom hardware, simple cable assys, castings, s/metal enclosures, COTS products such as radio antennas & gateways, connectors, electronic components, software (Saas), sensors (vibration, heat). Lead complex and business negotiations with major key suppliers and provide advice for regional sourcing as required. Manages supplier audits and performance evaluation with assistance from key stakeholders - Travel to supplier locations to evaluate capabilities, capacity, assess production readiness, investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.August 2018 June 2020.Global Commodity Manager Prestolite Electric Arcade NY Develops strategies to drive improvements in the supply base within specific commodities(die casting, machining, powder metal etc.) through development activities such as initialSupplier audits and progressing to supplier selection, contract drafting and negotiationsand relationship management. Interfaces with other departments and outside suppliers resolving any purchasing related issuesthat impact the company. Participate and support in design and development team and NPI through a quality controldiscussion with a cross function team of representatives through-out the company. Define supplier panel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sure itis implemented as well as locate and cultivate global strong vendor relations. Monitors pertinent markets and defines how changes will impact the supply and pricing conditions. Travels several times a year, either in a group or alone to visit current or prospective suppliersdomestically or internationally as needed. Commodities Responsible for: Primarily Alum Die Casting, Forgings, Machining with a currentspend of $22,426,043 and a current savings of just over $1.1M.March 2017 August 2018.Commodity Manager Metso Minerals York, PA. Responsible for directing and analyzing how a business spends money Define supplierpanel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sure it is implemented. Assessing quotes within specific commodities (die casting, machining, powder metal etc.) andcompiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns. Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes. Support Tender and Project Phases as well as implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company.August 2014 March 2017Commodity Manager Electrical/Electric Alstom Transportation Hornell, NY Define and develops commodity strategy with Sourcing Director and drives its implementation andstrategizing and working to reduce supplier risk. Define supplier panel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sure it isimplemented Ensure early involvement of suppliers at Tender/Project stage Supplier Relationship Management: Manage long term relationships with the supplier at Commodity standpoint (legal and contractualaspects)Negotiate and animates supplier QCD objectives and performance for the commodity Perform regular (min. quarterly) supplier performance review (incl. quality) and solves majorissues and secures objectives achievement Drive supplier negotiations as appropriate Analyze risks and sets appropriate mitigation plan Define supplier panel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sureit is implemented, with different gates GO RFQ, SGR (Specification Gate Review), PGR (PreliminaryGate Review), CGR (Critical GR), GO PROD, FAI etc Support SQEs with PPAP documentationCommodities Responsible for: Complex Harnesses, Wire, Pantographs, Electronics, Electrical,various Cable Assemblies with a direct spend of $2MillionReferences Available Upon Request |