Management Supply Chain
Resume:
Colleen Soppelsa
**** ****** ****** **********, **** 45208
abh3q2@r.postjobfree.com
sourcing ? purchasing ? supply chain Management
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results driven purchasing specialist with ten years experience that offers
a solid career track of successfully implementing long-term cost reduction
strategies for electrical, injection molded resin, and stamped metal
assemblies. Outstanding ability to effectively identify opportunities and
improve total cost of ownership. Strong communicator with exceptional
negotiation and should be analysis skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong quantitative and analytical Strong oral and written communication
skills skills
Negotiations and Consensus Building Prior international work experience in
Japan and Italy
Should Be Cost and Value Analysis Languages - Japanese (proficient);
Italian (fluent)
Supplier Performance Evaluation Certified CPSM (ISM) and CPIM (APICS)
RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, Erlanger, KY
2003 - Present
Corporate Headquarters for North American Manufacturing Operations
Senior Buyer
. Oversees the procurement for $300M in electrical, injection molded, and
stamped assemblies.
. Utilizes in-depth analysis and understanding of market economics,
commodity characteristics, and cost modeling to gain deep understanding
of industry dynamics and supplier economics.
. Contributes to bottom line profitability by generating cost reduction of
5-7% annually through Toyota's value innovation process.
. Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to maximize cost reduction
through early supplier involvement.
. Participates on various cross-functional teams to improve the strategic
sourcing process.
. Executes negotiation strategies linked to sourcing strategies.
HILL-ROM CO., INC., Batesville, IN
2002 - 2003
Subsidiary of Hillenbrand Industries, a $1.5B company which makes, sells,
and rents hospital beds, furniture, and equipment.
Commodity Specialist
. Supported commodity buy for $50M in wood furniture with goal to reduce
costs while simultaneously enhancing supplier performance.
. Achieved annual cost reduction savings of 8-10% through value analysis
and early supplier involvement.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Business Administration
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ
Bachelor of Arts
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Institute for Supply Management
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
APICS, Association for Operations Management
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