Engineer Management
Resume:
David J. Daley
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
E-mail: ******@********.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A procurement professional with extensive experience in an automotive
environment and strategic involvement in supply-base management.
International and domestic procurement background focused on customer
quality and continuous improvement. Knowledge of raw materials, indirect
and numerous automotive components and systems. Excellent communication
and negotiation ability combined with highly effective interpersonal
skills. Self-starter with a very high energy level.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Inergy Automotive Systems, LLC, Troy, MI
2007 - 2009
Senior Buyer, Corporate Staff
. Managed a $200 million buy for fuel sending units (FSU), carbon
canisters/filters and wiring harnesses
. Managed a $50 million buy for resin, EVOH (vapor barrier),
adhesive, and color additive
. Managed 25+ suppliers for four facilities throughout North America
. Negotiated a 4% savings through year over year productivity,
resourcing uncompetitive/financially unstable suppliers
. Led and facilitated continuous improvement activities with the
supply base to support VA/VE opportunities
. Supported the Program Buyers with sourcing of new commodities and
the facility buyers with current production to meet their budgeted
targets
. Developed and executed commodity strategies for raw material
(resin), fuel sending units, carbon canisters/filters, and wiring
harnesses
. Negotiated to meet or exceed cost targets and customer expectations
on bids
. Performed continual review and evaluation of the current supply
base and also new potential suppliers through cross-functional
supplier audits/visits
. Negotiated carbon canister packages encompassing four facilities,
consolidating from 10 suppliers down to 4
. Identified concerns and initiated corrective actions relating to
product, process, and quality systems
. Investigated new sources in best cost countries (China, Korea,
Philippines and Thailand)
. Worked with suppliers to determine new technology feasibility
Eagle Ottawa, LLC, Rochester Hills, MI
2005 - 2007
Global Capital Equipment Buyer/MRO, Corporate Staff
. Managed a $40 million buy globally for 16 facilities located in
9 countries
. Negotiated a 3% cost avoidance on capital equipment, cutting dies,
cutting boards, and staking blankets
. Worked on Special Projects such as: -Negotiation and Purchase of
the entire Machinery for new facilities in Argentina and United
Kingdom
. Personally oversee all tooling, such as new equipment/new tools,
new sources, re-tooling, obsolescence and engineering changes
. Negotiated pricing and contracts for machinery, packaging,
electrical motors, pumps, spare parts, technician visits and MRO
(Maintenance, Repairs, Operations) items to support operations
. Consolidated scrap resale program for North America resulting in
$75K in increased revenue
. Led global cross-functional executive level team to develop global
policies and procedures for machinery and MRO
. Built excellent relationships with internal and external customers
. Kept track of MRO and Purchase Order items to ensure on-time
delivery
. Managed and developed global supply base ensuring both
commercial expectations and facility needs are achieved
. Identified and sourced new suppliers, equipment, technology, and
regions (Asia, South Africa, and European Countries) ensuring
competitive advantage or lowest cost
. Developed suppliers to be global suppliers supporting equipment,
facilities, and activities equally around the world
Visteon Corporation, Visteon Village, Vanburen Twp., MI
1998 - 2005
Advanced Interior Program Buyer, Corporate Staff
2003 - 2005
. Managed a $230 million annual buy on all components for
instrument panels (IP) and door trim components which consisted of
plastic injection molded parts and stampings
. Primary procurement liaison for the new product development team
. Negotiated a 3% Cost Reduction/Cost Avoidance Implementation by
conducting VA/VE workshops
. Responsible for coordinating all sourcing activity relative to
specific customer programs including direct material and tooling
. Coordination involved working with Program Management,
Engineering, Commodity Purchasing, Advanced Supplier Development
Engineer (ASDE), plants and the supply base
. Led all supplier assessments, development and negotiations that
met or exceeded program targets
. Worked with Advanced Suppler Development Engineer (ASDE),
Program Management, Engineering, and facilities to identify high
priority purchased components, key suppliers, and applicable risks
. Worked with Engineering, Quality, and Materials personnel to
identify the facilities business requirements. For example
packaging, inventory consignment, etc.
. Involved in APQP and Launch Readiness Reviews
. Established, tracked, and achieved supplier targeted costs
Visteon Corporation, Allen Park, MI
Current Model Buyer, Corporate Staff
2001 - 2003
. Current Model support for estimated annual buy of $200 million
for Visteon facilities throughout North America and Brazil
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
. Negotiated all engineering changes on small, medium, and large
stampings (HSLA cold rolled, stainless, aluminum and copper)
. Actively participated on the Stampings Commodity Strategy Team
. Conducted e-bid auction events for substantial identified savings
using the Free Markets software
. Resolved open payment issues with suppliers
. Effectively worked with Commodity and Program Purchasing
. Participated in weekly change control meetings
Visteon Corporation, Ypsilanti, MI
Commodity Buyer - Metal Stampings, Corporate Staff
1998 - 2001
. Supported and managed the stamping commodity buy totaling $40
million in annual turnover for the Air/Fuel Management business
unit
. Managed 5% cost reduction for Air/Fuel products in 2001
. Conducted lead negotiations for purchase of multiple stampings
(HSLA cold rolled, stainless, aluminum and copper)
. Utilized the Visteon Scorecard performance measurement system in
the supplier selection and award process
. Participated on the Visteon Stampings Commodity Strategy Team
and used the strategy to competitively quote and award new business
. Established early sourcing target agreements with suppliers on
new components
. Performed supply base reviews, including analysis of current
suppliers, identified and developed new suppliers
. Worked with the facilities, supplier technical assistance (STA)
and suppliers to resolve supplier performance problems
. Supported efforts to ensure the supply base maintains ISO/QS
certification
. Worked on a emerging market team to source local suppliers for new
facilities in Europe, Asia, South America and South Africa
. Ensured timely delivery of material
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 1997 -
1998
Buyer Assistant/Prototype Buyer, Corporate Staff
. Provided purchasing support to Exterior Systems commodity buyers
. Responsibilities included: Monthly cost reporting on open tool
orders, tracking of performance, generation of reports and
projections critical to the establishment of management Exterior
Systems objectives
. Resolved open payment issues with suppliers
. Procured all Exterior Systems prototype parts for experimental
vehicles
March Coatings, Inc., Brighton, MI
1996 - 1997
Assistant Production Scheduler, Corporate Staff
. Planned and scheduled painted parts
. Verified part counts, bill of material accuracy, and schedule
accuracy to ensure record integrity
. Scheduled third party logistics
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Material and Logistics Management (June 1996)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
MEMBERSHIPS/SKILLS
Materials and Logistics Management Association (Michigan State University)
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
Michigan State University Alumni Association
Active volunteer of the American Red Cross and Boys Club of America
Proficient in all forms of Microsoft Office consisting of Word, Excel,
Power point, WordPerfect, Lotus and Internet research
Material Requirement Planning (M.R.P.) exposure and working experience on a
daily basis
Proven ability to work independently and with teams to achieve goals and
meet deadlines
Strong organizational, analytical and negotiations skills
Blueprint reading
Karrass Negotiation Training, Win/Win Negotiations and Negotiate to Win
(through Cooper Institute), Advance Negotiating (through the University of
Wisconsin) and yearly negotiating refresher courses
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