Manager Project

RUSSELL J. WAEGELIN

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Rochester, Michigan 48306 *********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Strong leader in commodity purchasing with an automotive Original Equipment

Manufacturer. Experience in global sourcing and cost reduction. Previous

experience in purchasing capital equipment, raw material and component

parts with an emphasis on cost savings, system optimization and Six Sigma

continuous improvement. Able to establish relationships and communicate

effectively at all levels. Good team leader, negotiator and process

expert. Other key strengths include:

Innovative Process Focused

Results Oriented Leadership

Business Acumen Financial Background

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 2007-2009

Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Senior Buyer

Responsible for global sourcing and cost reduction activities for a

complex commodity with an annual purchase value of $1.5B. Over 1,500

individual part numbers covering six major categories and 13

technologies.

. Prepared and executed requests for quotation for global sourcing

packages.

. Negotiated pricing with multiple international and domestic commodity

suppliers.

. Prepared and presented sourcing recommendation packages to the

International Sourcing Committee.

. Conducted weekly Creativity Team meetings to review ongoing issues

with the Global Commodity Staff.

. Conducted weekly Enhanced Creativity Team meetings to identify and

execute cost reduction activities with a cross functional team from

purchasing and engineering.

. Organized, scheduled, and conducted on-site cost reduction workshops

with tier 1 suppliers.

ABB INC., Auburn Hills, MI 1994-2006

Tier one automotive supplier of robotics and automation systems.

Lead Buyer 1996-2006

Responsible for supply management for Paint Process and Body in White

divisions. Primarily engineer-to-order tooling and equipment, including

catalog component parts. Prepared project procurement plans and

identified areas for cost savings. Coordinated efforts for other buyers

within the supply management department.

. Averaged 10% to 14% cost improvement over five years through target

pricing, standardization, and emerging country sourcing.

. Reduced order-processing time by approximately 20% by implementing the

use of electronic requisitions in the JDEdwards ERP system.

. Improved Internal training of engineers and managers in the use of

JDEdwards, through on-going training courses and user support.

. Avoided the cost of an outside consultant by managing a version

upgrade of JDEdwards with available resources.

. Reduced wireless communication cost by approximately 40% by

consolidating the facility under a single cell phone provider with

negotiated shared use contract.

ABB INC. (continued)

Project Controller 1994-1996

Responsible for preparation of monthly financial reports, including job

cost-to-budget and estimates-at-completion for multiple design and build

projects. Worked closely with project managers to identify areas of risk

and opportunities for cost improvement.

. Expanded the use of subcontracting module, allowing for increased

control of cost recognition and contractor cash flow management.

. Increased the use of graphical reporting, improving the

understanding of project cost statements.

MORRISON KNUDSEN CORPORATION, Boise, ID 1979-1994

International Construction Company.

Senior Manager of Business, Moraine, OH 1992-1994

Managed all business activities for a fast track, design and build paint

facility construction project. Directed project accounting and

procurement. Prepared job cost reports and estimates at completion

reports.

. Implemented a job site, Unix based, computer network and cost tracking

system.

. Managed project cash flow through sale of accounts ( progress payments

) receivable.

Manager of Business, Sterling Heights, MI 1991-1992

Managed all business activities for a stationary warehouse management

project. Directed a staff of one accountant and four clerks. Approved

monthly financial statements, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

. Worked closely with IT manager finalizing implementation of

warehousing and distribution software operating system.

. Advised General Manager on issues of finance, labor, and safety.

Manager of Business, Irvine, CA 1986-1991

Directed accounting staff of two accountants and five clerks for Southern

California Area Office. Approved monthly financial statements, payroll,

and accounts payable for multiple civil construction projects with

average annual revenue of $75M.

. Reduced overhead labor cost by approximately 20% through the

consolidation of project staffing to a central location.

. Implemented standard processes, improving the efficiency of monthly

reporting and cost tracking.

Assistant Manager of Business, Indianapolis, IN 1985-1986

Chief Accountant, Decatur, AL 1984-1985

Chief Accountant, Las Vegas, NV 1981-1984

Field Accountant, Sikeston, MO 1979-1981

EDUCATION

BA, Business Administration, Boise State University, Boise, ID 1978

Also have 15 hours of additional Accounting courses, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV

1981-1982

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Eagle Scout

Boy Scout Leader

. Organized new Cub Scout Pack 1997

. Vice Chair of Program, Ojibwa District

2001-2004

. Round Table Staff, Ojibwa District

2004-Present

. Troop 123 Committee

1996-Present

. Ojibwa District Award of Merit

2007

. Silver Beaver Award, Clinton Valley Council

2008

FIRST Robotics Mentor

2001-2007

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