{"id":487,"date":"2020-07-08T11:34:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T15:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=487"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:43:16","slug":"global-supply-chain-131639-purchasing-executive-lean-certified-150m-1-4b-spend-prints-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/supply-chain-purchasing\/global-supply-chain-131639-purchasing-executive-lean-certified-150m-1-4b-spend-prints-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Supply Chain (131639) \/ Purchasing Executive \/ Lean Certified \/ $150M – $1.4B Spend \/ Prints Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn’t need to save money?  Especially in the business of Manufacturing?!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are working with an execution-focused Purchasing \/ Supply Chain executive<\/span> that has a demonstrated record of exceeding profitability goals, driving increased revenues, and building highly motivated teams.<\/strong> He has achieved operational excellence in the Automotive, Agricultural and Off-Highway industries<\/strong>. He excels in revenue growth, cost reduction\/modeling, and driving increased efficiency and productivity. His exceptional track record reflects a strategic thinker who is hands-on in managing all facets of the business with a strong acumen. He has managed global supply chain teams and purchases ranging from $150M to $1.4B.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

His impressive results come as a result of being a champion of customer satisfaction, supplier collaboration, and creating a culture of loyalty that has paid impressive dividends. He has successfully supported global purchasing, corporate reorganization\/consolidation, emerging from bankruptcy, new plants, and rapid expansion. This experience is worth it’s weight in gold<\/span>,<\/strong> especially when you look at his impressive track record of accomplishment through it all.<\/strong><\/span> He is currently employed with a holding company but is soon to complete his assignment and he is working with us to find the next great challenge. He is willing to relocate.<\/p>\n

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Give us a call to discuss this high horsepower professional today before he is gone<\/strong>!  Call 724 814 3791 or email at bsweedar@mriomega.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Global Supply Chain (131639) \/ Purchasing Executive \/ Lean Certified \/ $150M – $1.4B Spend \/ Prints Money<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Standardized and implemented processes across all locations in Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Materials, and Inventory Control resulting in increased inventory turns and reductions, reduced supplier PPM and incidents, and improved cost savings
\n\u2022 Started 3 brand new facilities in Irving, TX, Salt Lake City, UT, and Mankato, MN.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Developed, introduced, executed KPI\u2019s (Key Performance Indicators) in all North American facilities.
\n\u2022 Introduced the company to multiple strategic customers and suppliers for MSA (Master Supply Agreement) partnerships for sales and cost-saving activities of over $9 million.
\n\u2022 Completed successful footprint reduction in US facilities two months ahead of schedule leading to the removal of $10 million in annual fixed costs and $1.5 million in part costs<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Executed launches for significant programs of GDI and DCR pump solutions in the Americas and the Far East, exceeding timing and budget requirements<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Improved 5% margin in GDI product line along with a 6% margin improvement in Diesel product line<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Continued monthly EBITDA improvement since 2014 in a new company structure
\n\u2022 Cumulative purchased parts cost improvement of over $30 million in four years.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Successfully led the team to recertification of TS-16949 and ISO 14001.
\n\u2022 Standardized, centralized and implemented customer service processes across all locations resulting in an improved and consistent client experience
\n\u2022 Led and launched new ERP solution implementation and eliminated external databases and developed an internet storefront
\n\u2022 Gained significant cash flow improvements in payables to receivables
\n\u2022 Completed 20% YOY cost reductions, leading to a significant margin improvement in business<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Responsibilities included tactical and strategic management of over $1.4B in annual purchases and supplier development for automotive and heavy vehicle product groups in Canada, US and Mexico.
\n\u2022 Areas of overview covered 31 plants and eight direct reports of an overall $5.5B manufacturer of the axle and driveshafts , for automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway industries.
\n\u2022 Achieved cost reductions totaling $153 million in 4-year span<\/strong> by implementing cost modeling, negotiation, LTA and supplier resource programs
\n\u2022 Attained a 15% supplier reduction through YOY supplier localization\/rationalization
\n\u2022 Developed, implemented and deployed effective cost modeling strategy that strengthened supplier collaboration and enabled reliable market data on commodities
\n\u2022 Improved working capital $50M YOY by improving supplier terms & consignment programs<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Improved Supplier PPM\u2019s 40% year over year achieving 55 PPM annually<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Global staff of 15 included Program Management, Supplier Quality & Development, Purchasing (Prod, Non-Prod
\n\u2022 Contract Services) and Logistics.
\n\u2022 Centralized all NA production purchases, optimizing vendor base and decreasing costs by over $4.5M annually.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Reduced company footprint in Indiana through offshoring and relocation of assets to enable $23 million in annual fixed cost and $3 million in purchased cost reduction improving profitability.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Oversaw procurement of $600M in raw materials<\/strong> (production and non- production), components, tooling & assembly equipment and logistics.
\n\u2022 Attained additional cost savings in 2001-2002 of $4.5M through VA\/VE, l<\/strong>ong term agreements and negotiations
\n\u2022 Sourced $100M in dies and assembly equipment<\/strong> in budget with costs being carried by supply base until customer \u2022 payment
\n\u2022 Decreased costs on materials and other commodities by 10% each year<\/strong> through synergies created with acquisitions
\n\u2022 Implemented diverse business systems throughout corporation including MRP, Accounting, Inventory Control, Bar Coding, EDI, Email, Internet, Windows Networking and Phone Systems<\/p>\n

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