CRAIG D. BOSLEY

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Flushing, Michigan 48433

Ph. 810-***-****

abmir7@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in purchasing and supply chain management to provide

opportunity for organization to benefit from my technical knowledge,

utilize my proven experience in purchasing/cost savings and result in

significant contributions to growth and profitability.

Willing to relocate or travel globally.

CAREER SUMMARY

Results-oriented Purchasing and Operations Professional with solid

negotiation skills and experience in numerous commodities including

plastics, rubber, metal, machine parts and raw materials in manufacturing

and aviation industries. Proven strategic skills in fast paced, rapidly

changing environments. Proven ability as an internal consultant, change

agent and builder of value-added services in headquarters, as well as field

and global operations including Europe and Asia. Consistently exceed

corporate objectives through implementing and managing a wide variety of

purchasing and supplier development needs. Highly proficient in:

SAP AS400 Oracle

QS9000 (Certified)

Basic Metallurgy Chemical Compositions Electrical

Commodities Assembly Prints

Supplier Rating Matrices Hedging Currencies Kan-Ban

Kaizen

Negotiation in U.S./EU/ASIA E-bidding Globally Six Sigma

Philosophies Cost Saving and Control

EDI J.I.T Materials Inventory Control

Epicor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BROADSTRIPE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

St. Louis, MO

Purchasing Manager

July 2009 - June 2010

. Develop and manage all Purchasing and materials procedures for a

national cable, telecommunication and internet company.

. Managed all inventory for all warehouses nationally at a corporate

level: Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Atlantic regions.

. Direct report to the Chief Financial Officer

. Negotiated all Supplier agreements with contract labor, installation

materials, contract installation, head end equipment and many other

commodities.

. Created all procedures for purchasing & materials, assisted in

financial and integrated procedures for the company.

. Liaison between Suppliers, Warehouse and Accounting to mediate

resolution to all commercial issues and/or concerns

. Developed a supplier rating program to monitor the current supply

base.

. $200,000 + in savings and cost avoidances within 120 days

. Sourced and quoted on new equipment meeting 2009 budgetary goals and

expectations, and developed warehouse inventory procedures meeting a

1% cost variance in all national warehouses from a 36% cost variance 4

months prior.

. Reduced Inventory purchases from $9.5 million nationally to $7.5

million nationally. Managed the supply and demand while implementing

inventory management procedures. Developed and implemented true Just-

In-Time (J.I.T) measurements.

LESLIE CONTROLS

Tampa, FL

Senior Buyer

February 2008 - January 2009

. Developed and managed strategies for supply bases current and future

needs, realizing significant savings and complying with contractual

agreements. Recognized a 2008 savings of $ 180K in a low volume

manufacturing environment.

. COLLABORATED WITH MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS TO REDUCE JIT

COSTS, IN NUMEROUS COMMODITIES INCLUDING PLASTICS, RUBBER, METAL AND

RELATED ASSEMBLY PARTS. ADDITIONALLY ASSISTED IN MRO, PACKAGING,

LOGISTICS AND CAPITAL EQUIPMENT.

. DEVELOPED CONTRACTS AND FULFILLED PURCHASE ORDERS UTILIZING MRP

SYSTEMS.

. TRACKED SUPPLIERS' DELIVERY, QUALITY, AND COMPETITIVE COST PERFORMANCE

THROUGH SUPPLIER RATING SYSTEM.

. ENSURED CROSS DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND COST SAVING.

. WORKED WITH DFAR AND ITAR COMPLIANCE ON NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESS

CONTRACT AWARDS.

. LIAISON FOR RESOLVING COMMERCIAL AND NEGOTIATED DOWN RISKS TO ENSURE

BEST IN CLASS IRR AND ROI.

. SOURCED AND QUOTED WITH LOW COST COUNTRIES' SUPPLIERS IN NUMEROUS

COMMODITIES.

CRH NORTH AMERICA

Warren, MI

Strategic Purchasing and Advanced Sourcing Manager

October 2004 - February 2008

. Reported directly to the CEO of North America, managed all aspects of

purchasing and logistics of the supply base for North American

facilities.

. CREATED PROCEDURES AND AGREEMENTS STREAMLINING CROSS-CONTINENT

COMMUNICATIONS MEETING QS AND TS REQUIREMENTS.

. HANDLED ALL ACTIVITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION, SUPPLIER AND LOGISTICS

ARENAS INCLUDING NEGOTIATING COSTS AND LONG TERM AGREEMENTS IN METAL,

PLASTICS, RUBBER, MACHINE PARTS, PACKAGING, CLOTH AND LEATHER.

. ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS AND DEVELOPED THE SUPPLY BASE SUPPORTING

COMPANY OPERATIONS.

. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN COLLABORATING

WITH ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT, SALES, AND COST ESTIMATING DEPARTMENTS

ON NUMEROUS BUSINESS EFFORTS.

. DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR FOUR EMPLOYEES AND MANAGED OVER 50 SUPPLIERS

IN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE AND MEXICO FOR JIT PLANT FACILITIES IN NORTH

AMERICA.

LEAR CORPORATION WORLD HEADQUARTERS

SOUTHFIELD, MI

Senior Buyer

June 1999-October 2004

. Managed and purchased for the following commodities: complete seat

systems, adjusters, recliners, cushion and back frame structural

systems and instrument panel cross beams for complete assemblies.

. Total purchasing responsibility of $ 1.5 - $2.0 billion regionally.

. Achieved average annual savings of $14 - $25 million annually through

negotiation, resource of components, and long-term agreements.

. Created and managed a Key Supplier footprint strategy for North American

operations.

. Responsible for all Make vs. Buy decisions, quoting metal commodities

for North America, resulting in costs savings for six internal metal

plants for manufacturing processes utilizing Kaizen events and Kan Ban

activities.

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. - AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM GROUP HEADQUARTERS

Plymouth, MI

Tactical Buyer

September 1996 - June 1999

. Responsible for sourcing all production components for the manual

adjusters and recliner mechanisms, for JCI, a tier 1 automotive

supplier, Multimillion annual purchase responsibilities of all sub

components to build up the top level commodities.

. Achieved a $4M annual savings through sourcing all packaging for

shipment overseas and managing the supply base for all metal,

plastics, rubber, leather, cloth and tooling for components globally.

. Responsible for all sourcing activities on the C170 Focus World Car

globally for North American Operations 1997 to 1999.

. Worked with the Corporate Treasury Department on currency exchange and

hedging of local currencies on unit piece pricing and tooling to

ensure highest profit and budget adherence.

. Negotiated globally and managed suppliers on components and logistics

for best cost for NA/ EU operations. Traveled internationally to

understand processes and ensure price negotiation objectives.

. Coordinated all liaison activities with Engineering in EU and the

suppliers in NA for consistent design concept globally.

. Worked closely with all Purchasing in EU to achieve best cost models

globally in tooling and piece cost on projects.

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. - HEADLINER PLANT

Lapeer, MI

Buyer: Plant Production, MRO, R&D

February 1992 - June 1996

. Managed production purchasing and logistics for JIT automotive

facility.

. Established and maintained blanket purchase orders and amendments.

. Purchasing liaison with the corporate offices in Plymouth, Michigan.

. Collaborated with Plant Management Teams focusing on capital equipment

purchasing to meet the needs for facility operations.

. Direct collaboration with Corporate Engineering Team on developmental

projects for new concepts and technology for the headliner commodity.

. Managed materials flow for the production floor and trained personnel

in fork lift safety. Training certified in forklifts and hazardous

materials by the National Safety Council.

UNITED STATES NAVY

October 1985 - October 1989

Aircraft Flight Line Supervisor

Aviation Electrician

Aviation Ordinance Supervisor

. Honorable Discharge and High Recommendations for Retention and

Advancement.

. International World Tour on USS Kitty Hawk Aircraft Carrier.

. Tour of the Indian Ocean on the U.S.S. Nimitz Aircraft Carrier.

. Extensive Aviation Coursework resulting in Citations of Accomplishment

from Commanding Officers.

. Achieved and Entrusted with High Security Clearance Status dealing with

Nuclear and Ordinance issues.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Northwood University, Tampa, FL

Major - Business Management/ Minor - Business Administration

Anticipated Bachelor of Arts Degree - Fall 2011

Baker College, Flint, Michigan

Coursework in Business Management

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan

Coursework in Business and Manufacturing Management

Extensive Certifications, Commendations and Professional Development

Achievements.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with most word processing, spreadsheet and industry software

including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

EXECUTIVE LEVEL REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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