Jameelah N. Washington BSME, MSMO

**** ********** ****** ( Grand Blanc, MI 48349 ( 810-***-**** (

abhvr9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a leadership role in the procurement group of a large

organization, where I can leverage my engineering, manufacturing, and

procurement/supply chain experience gained in the automotive industry.

Professional Experience

GENERAL MOTORS, Pontiac, MI

1996 - Present

Senior Buyer

2007 - Present

Direct responsibility for the management, leadership, and guidance required

for the efficient execution of the unit purchasing and accounting functions

in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Total spend

accountability of $164M. Cultivated business relationships with key

suppliers, leveraging product knowledge with the analysis of industry and

competitor data to make efficient and cost-effective sourcing and

procurement decisions.

. Recognized for consistently meeting savings targets with a total

savings of $20.5M over a three year period.

. On track to exceed 2010 goal of $3.4M by nearly 50% with $5.0M in

savings.

. In 2009, reduced the supply base by 25% more than double the target of

10%, and saved $3.5M.

. Developed sourcing strategies that saved the company over $10 per

engine.

. Achieved $7.5M in savings within first 5 months.

Global Creativity Team Leader

2007 - Present

Defined, collected, and maintained benchmark data to ensure that sourcing

opportunities and strategies are being optimized. Facilitated by-weekly

team meetings to promote a cohesiveness amongst team members and to provide

a unified understanding of corporate strategies and objectives.

. Increased global source on time metrics from 70% to 95%..

. Utilized global package bundling to save the company over $2.00 per

engine/transmission and also reduced tooling spend by 40%.

Die Engineer Warren, MI

2004-2007

Managed and communicated program requirements for die deliverables and

metal submittals to product engineering events, processing change

management requests and cost and timing estimates. Ensured math data met

formability requirements, negotiating with product engineering to implement

the necessary changes to geometry. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

coordinator.

. 100% on time PPAP approval

. 100% of parts on time for product launch

. 100% throughput and run at rate

Supervisor Tool and Die Plant, Flint, MI

2001-2004

Implemented planning and scheduling operations for the manufacturing of

tools and dies in compliance with the terms of local and national labor

agreements for a unionized environment. 100% on time die delivery to

stamping plant

. 100% compliance with ISO 14001

. 0 workplace safety recordables in 3 years.

Coop Student in assorted engineering groups

1996-2001

Education

Kettering University, Flint, MI (Formerly GMI Engineering & Management

Institute)

Master of Science Degree in Manufacturing

Operations 2005

Bachelor of Science Degree in

Mechanical Engineering 2001

Certificate in Lean and Flexible Production Systems

2005

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