Project Manager Customer Service
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Linda M. Comisar
Maineville, Oh 45039
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ADDISONMCKEE, INC
Purchasing Manager
Managed all Global Procurement efforts as well as staff for a $200 MM
Global Tier Two OEM Automotive Supplier with offices in the US, China,
U.K., and Canada.
. Managed Procurement Staff, Developing Global Strategies and Policies.
. Created and Implemented a Supplier Development Plan / Supplier Score Card
System.
. Generated savings annually with key metal, steel, electronic and
hydraulic vendors that significantly impacted bottom line profit margins.
. Successfully launched private label product line to maintain profitably
and meet critical time path schedules.
. Renegotiated with key vendors to develop strategic payment terms without
an impact to cost or delivery as well as launched several consignment
programs.
. In addition to day to day Purchasing Management duties, served as Project
Manager / Construction Manager during all phases of conceptual, design,
and execution of Construction and subsequent relocation of 80,000 s.f
facility. Negotiating the City's most lucrative tax incentive package for
a manufacturing facility to date.
. Delivered New Construction Project on time and $1MM under estimated
market value.
. Worked with Director of Field Services to ensure strategic sourcing of
critical parts ensuring availability to key Automotive Manufacturers and
Tier One Suppliers within a 24 hour time frame in North America resulting
in less customer down time and reduction in subsequent penalties.
PROCTER & GAMBLE
1995 - 2002
Procurement Project Manager
Worked through various consulting companies as listed below exclusively for
Procter & Gamble Capital Expansion Projects and New Ventures worldwide.
DENNMARK CONSULTANTS
1999 - 2002
Procurement Project Manager
Developed, implemented, and managed Purchasing Processes & Procedures for
multiple P&G projects in the Asian Region, working closely with P&G
Global Finance, on-site Construction Management, as well as Engineering
Groups.
. Project Management responsibilities including working to develop
project scope, maintaining project schedules and sourcing plans.
. Resolution of all claims disputes or warranty issues that arise.
. Exceeded savings and minority spending goals.
FLUOR DANIEL
1998 - 1999
Capital Procurement Manager
Project Procurement Manager for several medium to small ($1-10MM) sized
projects at the P&G Ivorydale site.
. Development of Procurement Strategies and Sourcing Plans for Ivorydale
projects.
. Managed Procurement / Engineering coordination efforts ensuring
project critical time path requirements were achieved.
. Instrumental in reducing client's capital equipment spending ($10MM
Project budget) by 10% through negotiations with equipment vendors.
. Negotiated and secured numerous blanket purchase orders and blanket
contracts to benefit our client on a global level. Resulted in a
reduction of supplier base, lower purchase prices, and improved
customer service.
. Worked with Estimating Team preparing construction design/build
request for proposal, analyzed bids and recommended successful bidders
for $400MM paper plant project, as well as acted as Contract
Administrator for miscellaneous contracts.
DENNMARK CONSULTANTS
1996 - 1998
Procurement Project Manager
Developed, implemented, and managed Purchasing Processes & Procedures for
multiple P&G projects in the Asian Region, working closely with P&G
Global Finance, on-site Construction Management, as well as Engineering
Groups.
. Purchased, expedited, coordinated custom's inspections and shipped
$10MM worth of production/packing equipment from both U.S. and
European suppliers to the Asian Region.
. Integrated capital equipment purchasing department with construction
purchasing efforts resulting in superior schedule coordination,
project execution, and more comprehensive sourcing plans.
Linda M. Comisar
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PROCTER & GAMBLE
1995 - 2002
Procurement Project Manager
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BGP SERVICES
1995 - 1996
Project Procurement Leader
Responsibilities primarily in the areas of planning and managing project
procurement activities with an emphasis on the ability to make
independent decisions as well as supervise a moderately sized project
procurement team.
. Development of procurement staffing plan and estimate as well as
procurement strategy for a $30 MM paper project. Ensured cost
management system was established and operative. Initiate, manage and
update required procurement reports and records.
. Interfaced with engineers, finance, traffic, project management and
site personnel to assess needs and develop time schedules for project
completion. Established short and long range production and
inspection goals to ensure timely process equipment deliveries from
suppliers to project site.
. Managed the execution of the procurement technology, personnel
resources required to execute, and the customer/supplier relationships
associated with the delivery of the procurement effort on the project.
. Successfully managed the purchase, expediting and delivery of $30MM
worth of capital equipment on a three (3) site, project. Coordinated
production and construction schedules, inspections, submittal of
vendor documentation and actively participated in the custom's
paperwork for shipments imported from Europe.
. Instrumental in reducing client's capital equipment spending ($30MM
Project budget) by 10% through negotiations with equipment vendors
also resulting in on time deliveries as well as extended warranties at
no additional cost.
LITTON INDUSTRIES
1991 - 1994
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
MATERIAL HANDLING DIVISION
Production Control Distribution Services Manager
Statistical Process Control Coordinator
Perform all (MRP) and acquisition activities required to support material
handling production for distribution contracts accounting for over $12MM
worth of business annually. Authorize and monitor the release of
production tooling for design changes and repairs. Review bills of
material for accuracy and consistency with planning system requirements.
Establish and maintain flow between Erlanger and Hebron affiliate for all
component parts from suppliers. Assume leadership role in working with
other functional groups in focusing on and resolving material flow
problems.
. Chaired weekly Production and Shipping Meetings.
. Maintained workflow status utilizing MRP and MRPII for all production
activity to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting customer requirements.
Published "Daily Status Report" for all ongoing projects company wide
identifying and resolving all problem contracts.
. Reduced raw materials inventory by 30% with no production downtime or
product shortages within six months.
. Worked with Purchasing Department coordinating and implementing Supplier
Development Programs to improve performance of suppliers
. Statistical Process Control Coordinator tracking all labor variance
statistics as well as performance company wide.
OBAYASHI CORPORATION
1990 - 1991
E. W. HOWELL CORPORATION
Project Assistant
Worked on-site during the renovation of the Tri-County Mall for E.W.
Howell, a New York based General Contractor. Later promoted to Obayashi
Corporation, a Japanese conglomerate parent company of E.W. Howell.
. Procurement and contract negotiation of services from over 60
subcontractors.
. Acted as liaison between Engineering, Project Team, Development Company
and Subcontractors to ensure all engineering revisions were conveyed to
and performed by respective Subcontractor.
. Assisted in preparation of Cost Basis Analysis for various projects.
MARKETFORCE PURCHASING
1985 - 1989
Assistant Buyer / Buyer
. Researched incoming proposals developing sourcing plans as well as
established and maintained vendor relationships.
. Identification and resolution of problem contracts
. New market penetration efforts included establishing Certified Minority
Status with local and state government agencies for North America.
COMPUTER SKILLS (MAC & PC)
Word Perfect Microsoft Word MacFlow
First Choice Microsoft Project Lotus 1-2-3
Excel Power Point ProWrite / Visio
Fast Track Procurement Software Misc. ERP Systems / SAP /
Syteline
EDUCATION
THOMAS MORE COLLEGE
International Business, East Asian Studies
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