EDWARD JOHN GRASSINGER

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COMMODITY MANAGER ■ SENIOR CONSULTANT ■ STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER

Senior Procurement Professional: Highly successful, with extensive supply chain/procurement expertise in: Strategic Sourcing, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Planning, and Process Improvement. Coordinated supply chain/purchasing strategies, achieving significant cost savings, and adding value and driving quality for companies.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leveraged volume spend by region regarding Maintenance, Repair, and Operation saving $2.5M on a $25M spend

Achieved $2.2M in cost saving opportunities for Global Translation Services through strategically sourcing and supplier

Consolidation leveraging a $15M spend.

Conducting Supplier Optimization Strategy resulting in reducing costs by $2.4M on a $15M spend for Marketing.

Saved $4M on a $40M through a Remote Facilities Maintenance Program with a Facilities Management Outsourcing

Firm.

Directed, managed, and accountable for 14 direct reports for new and refurbished products saving $15M on $100M spend.

Generated $3M in sales by recommending hardware product upgrades replacing obsolete hardware to external customers.

Closed out $100M in federal contracts.

Saved $4.5M on a $30M spend for secondary packaging materials.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

SAP, J.D. Edwards, Oracle, Ariba

Cost Reduction Methodologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Bid/Proposal Analysis

Leadership

Category Management

Risk Management

Contract Negotiations

Contract Review, Management &

Administration

Cost/Price Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Business Judgement

Program & Project Management

Multi-Site Operations

Global Strategic Sourcing

Budgeting and Forecasting

Benefits Management

Process Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Financial Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMODITY MANAGER – JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. (FORMERLY TYCO), Princeton, NJ, Contract Position, October 2014 to September 30, 2015 Second Assignment February 1, 2016 to April 28. 2017

Demonstrated leadership in a complex global environment with the ability to communicate ideas to senior leadership. Focus on Facilities, Facilities Management, Travel, Professional Services, Architectural & Engineering, Marketing, Human Resources, Managed Service Program, Temp Labor, Real Estate, Translation Services, Capital Equipment, and Energy as required; experience with negotiating contracts with diverse suppliers and third-party intermediaries.

Negotiated and executed corporate agreements and supplier contracts as needed to support the critical business needs.

Strategically developed and implemented commodity/supply chain strategies covering all commodities, services and supplier processes throughout organization to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization.

Lead product development commodity strategies in line with corporate initiatives to improve procurement efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply and services for the organization.

Managed an overall vendor database which creates and sustains a competitive atmosphere, leveraging spend and technologies.

Provided all teams with the information and support necessary to meet target costs and establish program cost models.

Managed materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives.

Drove value with the usage of cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand significant cost drivers.

Maximized cost savings and value creation with key suppliers improving profitability and support top-line growth

SENIOR PROJECTS ACQUISITION SPECIALIST- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Philadelphia, PA Contract Position. July 2010 to August 2013

Served as primary contact and consultant regarding a variety of acquisition functions that encompass the planning, execution, administration, and termination of complex and sensitive contracts through using bid proposals or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration, termination, and close-out of contracts.

Provided contract management and administration support for all government contracts, such as verifying evidence of contractor’s progress, negotiation modifications, issuing termination notices, and conducting contract closeouts.

Developed and evaluated RFXs, negotiated cost/prices and terms and conditions with offers/contractors, and ensured that awards are within applicable laws and regulations. Developed SOPs, approved by the Chief of Staff. for the Department.

Managed supplier relationships, including regular reviews of supplier performance, contract compliance, and pricing.

Managed, developed, and established departmental goals and objectives in alignment with the Contract Closeout Function; managed 10 direct reports in achieving those goals and objectives.

Built and managed performance metrics and reports to ensure continued efficiency gains with the ability to scale to volume.

PROCUREMENT MANAGER – C B RICHARD ELLIS\SIEMENS REAL ESTATE, Iselin NJ Jan. 2010 to July 2010

Facilities, Category, and Contract Management: Identifying categories requiring strategic sourcing and leveraging, negotiations, and final execution of Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Multi-Site Operations nationwide.

Evaluated and recommended commodity outsource opportunities to drive leverage in indirect spend categories.

Managed and implemented an outsourced Mailroom model with an outsourced workforce saving $1.5M on a $10M spend.

Developed and implemented Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for supplier management processes.

Established departmental goals Identified and understood the business requirements and lead the Strategic Sourcing Process.

Issued highly complex and high dollar competitive Requests for Proposal (RFP) to qualified third-party firms.

PURCHASING AGENT – WASTE MANAGEMENT/WHEELABRATOR, Morrisville, PA 2008 to 2009

Strategic Supply Chain Management: Spearheaded identification, sourcing strategy, negotiations, and final execution of Service Level Agreements (SLA).

Lead strategic sourcing activities for assigned categories and utilized spend data, market information, and operational objectives to deliver long-term value.

Conducted, delivered, and managed value contribution and cost containment activities.

Negotiated price, rates, details, contract terms and conditions, payment terms and method for all contracts in assigned categories. Saved $60k on $200k freight costs with consolidation to a National Third-Party Logistics (3PL).

Analyzed price proposals in conjunction with Key Performance Indicators to evaluate and capture improvements on price, service, lead time, and delivery.

CORPORATE BUYER – CONSTAR, INC., Philadelphia, PA 2005 to 2007

Sourcing, Buying and Negotiating: Administered operations, managed personnel, and negotiated supplier contracts for all 15 domestic manufacturing plants. Cultivated expertise in Capital Equipment & Dunnage. Managed Purchasing and Customer Service during corporate restructuring.

Developed sourcing strategies and action plans for new or improved supplier agreements.

Provided and maintained external marketplace knowledge of the latest category dynamics, trends, benchmarks, and best practices. Negotiated and managed long-term contracts and cost savings programs with key vendors, maximizing cost reduction opportunities. Lead reverse auctions.

Managed supplier relationships and performance ensuring timely deliveries and quality compliance.

Guided category savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives.

Developed & reviewed spend reports and metrics with the goal of driving cost savings, innovation & effective/efficient options for sourcing. Provided reports for internal customers’ such as; minority participation, and sourcing group spend.

Coordinated quarterly face to face meetings with vendors reviewing operational and contract performance with internal stakeholders.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT ANALYST – CDI, Temporary Assignment; Rhodia, Cranbury NJ 2008

BUYER – JUDGE TECHNICAL SERVICES, Temporary Assignment; SEPTA, Philadelphia, PA 2004 to 2005

PROJECT MANAGER – KM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Ewing NJ 2002 to 2004

SENIOR PURCHASING AGENT– CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC., Mt. Laurel, NJ 1995 to 2002

BUYER –TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA 1994 to 1995

EDUCATION

BS in Business Administration - Widener University, Chester PA

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