SUMMARY:

• 5 S Implementation
• ISO 9001 Methodologies
• Kan Ban / JIT Strategies
• Share Point Project Management
• Supplier Consolidation Strategies
• VA Strategic Development
• Credit Term Cost Reduction Strategies
• Global Procurement Strategies
• KPI Metrics Systems
• Quality Systems Management
• Supplier Management / Improvement
• Value Stream Mapping
• Black Belt Certified
• Certified Supply Chain Analyst
• CPM Certified
• Lean Manufacturing Methods
• Lean Six Sigma Certified
• Project Manager Certified
• Purchasing / Supply Chain professional with a track record of analytical, objective and strategic deliverables specializing in manufacturing and office operations. Experienced at driving cost reductions, developing supplier relationships, managing projects and improving lead - times. Manage budgets up through $160M in Fortune 100 such as GE, Siemens and smaller companies. Operate as a catalyst to drive results by leveraging the capabilities and talents of the operations organization
• Responsible for outsourcing of Control Panels and all electronics components purchasing for Heat treat OEM application
• Outsourced janitorial services eliminating 47 positions to single-source supplier, saving $3M
• Cross Functional Management responsibility of a $19M in global commodities (copper fittings, electrical components, forms and labels along with refrigerants), saving $5M
• Developed and source qualified supplier in Mexico on magnet wire, saving $2M
• Developed minority vendor to produce locomotive actuator / valve assembly, saving $1M
• Rationalized MRO supplier base that had 150 suppliers and settled on 12 Key suppliers, saving $750K
• Cost reduction on rubber products by consolidating supplier base to single source supplier, saving $400K

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential - Glendale, Arizona

Supply Chain Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and contract manager for this manufacturer and distributor of swimming and pool interiors and supplies.

Confidential - Mansfield, OH

Sr. Sourcing Agent

• World Wide leader in the production of synchronized generator and motors used in the cogeneration, gas, geothermal and industrial power markets in volt sizes from 0 relating to RPM sizes from .
• Responsible for direct and indirect commodity spend relating to Electronics, Fabrications, Machining, MRO and Services contracts. Data analyst for department regarding costs savings, ISO documentation along with supplier spends analysis relating to supply chain strategies.
• Responsible for over $75K in cost reduction in the first 6 months while on the job
• Developed commodity strategy based on A/R data to concentrate on the top 20% of spend to drive cost savings metrics

Confidential - Erie, PA

Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Cost savings of over $350K moving towards a metric of $500K for the calendar year
• Created cost savings gathering tool (by buyer) rolling up to commodity responsibility charting monthly progress for hands on view for Executive Committee on line viewing
• Created Spend analysis by supplier to zero in on TOP 50 suppliers to develop purchasing strategy to decrease the supply based on high cost commodities
• Responsible for item master metrics based on conflict material and RoHs needs in our ISO and ITAR manufacturing business
• Created data base to track ISO, ITAR, Major and Minor supplier data to keep data base compliant for our ISO and ITAR approvals

Confidential - Meadville, PA

Corp Purchasing / Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Cost savings of over $1,000,000 in the first 2 years of employment i.e. Control Panel - Fab - Machining Subcontracting, Insulation and Steel Negotiations, Energy Choice contracting, Electrical components contracts - Rockwell - Square D price reductions, Conveyor Assemblies RFQ processes, Material Substitutions (Engineered Approved) on Blowers and Motors, Field Service Negotiations
• Implemented Cost savings, Supplier selection and approval metrics which had not existed at Meadville plant and these were also implemented world wide
• Implemented full-blown inventory, purchasing and storeroom system in sister plant in Mumbai, India while on 4-month assignment in 4th quarter of 2013 and followed up in 1st quarter of 2014. Worked with 12 India inventory and purchasing colleagues along with Managing Director to make that happen
• Responsible for subcontracting - Electrical Control Cabinets, Machined parts, Small - Large Fabrications

Confidential - Glendale Arizona

Supply Chain Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and contracts manager for this pool finishing cement business setting up global purchasing function within this organization

Confidential - Warrensville Heights, OH

Corporate Supply Chain Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed Supply strategy using spend analysis to define the 80/20 commodity categories to force supplier reductions along with cost savings programs

Confidential - Warrensville Heights, OH

Corporate Supply Chain Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Created Inventory coding system using UNSPC global process
• Created contract and office procedures along with employee handbook to help in setting up supply chain department

Confidential - Warren, OH

Corporate Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Commodities included bulk gases, fabrications, hardware, machined parts, office, safety and welding supplies. Responsibilities were for key metrics relating to cost reductions as well as writing processes and procedures for the Mas500 ERP system

Confidential - Exton, PA

Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Cost Reduction on door operators and wire harness kits by re-sourcing to domestic source from a European supplier, saving $300K
• Developed metrics such as On-Time Delivery, PPM, PPV and others for monthly review use by plant operations

Confidential - Canton, OH

Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Increased inventory compliance from 92% to 99.3%, implemented cycle count compliance plan
• Decreased fab and machining data base by 30% by use of a robust quotation and audit process which had not existed prior to my joining this company

Confidential - Kent, OH

Corporate Commodity Manager

Responsibilities:

• Implemented new source supply base for molded components based in China, saving $400K
• Responsible for setting standards on all commodities based on last price paid and CPI rationalization
• Responsible for the NPI process of all incoming product coming from off shore suppliers i.e. mostly China

Confidential - City, TN

Corporate Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Facilitated outside services project (heat treat and plating), saving $400K

Confidential - Lancaster, PA

Corporate Supply Chain Director

Responsibilities:

• Cost reduced sheet metal spend by consolidating data to single source contract, saving $250K
• Implemented cross plant steel commodity matrix team reducing supplier base from 120 to 8 key suppliers, saving $700K
• Developed discount process relating to payment terms, saving $250K
• Key stakeholder in development of Cognos creating metrics for Corporate and plant level uses
• Various companies worked for below with increased supply chain responsibilities from: