Quality Management

PATRICIA MacDONALD

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Northville, Michigan 48168 Cellular: 313-***-****

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CAREER SUMMARY

Results oriented procurement professional, with extensive commodity

knowledge with OEM's and Tier I's, in the manufacturing industry. Proven

ability to create innovative strategies, manage personnel, deliver material

cost reductions and provide financial cost analysis. Self-motivated team

player, capitalizing on a wealth of experience to make a positive

difference. Known for being energetic and multi-tasking individual, that

thrives in a fast-paced environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY - Independent Contractor thru Rapid Global Business

Solutions

Global automotive manufacturer. 2010 to present

Supply Risk Analyst

Lead implemention of resourcing actions and distressed suppliers.

Deliver part quality and capacity on time for all resourcing actions.

Utilize proper business practices to avoid production downtime and meet

targets.

FUJITSU TEN CORPORATION OF AMERICA, Plymouth, MI 2007-2009

Tier I automotive supplier.

Purchasing Supervisor

Supervisor of global purchasing team as well as procurement and supply-

base management of stamping, injection molding, packaging, office

supplies, copiers, vehicle maintenance and telecommunication.

. Achieved $1M annual savings on stamping award utilizing strategic

investigative skills.

. Strategic analysis activity resulted in continuous improvement in the

stamping commodity producing an annual savings of $500K.

. Developed new processes that improved team performance enhancing

negotiations and cost analysis resulting in meeting business

objectives.

. Strengthened diversity practices that resulted in exceeding customer

minority targets by education of the purchasing team and reallocating

spend.

ZF SACHS AUTOMOTIVE OF AMERICA, Northville, MI 2005-2007

Tier I automotive supplier.

North America Lead Buyer, Suspension

Strategic management of supply buying deck for powdered metal, springs,

plastic, aluminum castings, fasteners, seals, bushings and prototype,

along with financial costing of build of materials.

. Increased cost savings through lean manufacturing, localization and

negotiation to exceed budget targets.

. Implemented cost breakdowns for purchasing team that improved

performance in cost avoidance and analyzing costs.

. Strengthened commodity team working in a cross-functional environment

by introducing strategies and processes to advance the teams

performance.

Identified suppliers capable of meeting price, quality, service and

technology through cost analysis, benchmarking, supplier metrics and

analyzing information.

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Warren, MI 1985-2005

Global automotive manufacturer.

Senior Buyer, Advanced Purchasing and Global Sourcing

Responsible for annual purchase value $350M on 25 concurrent programs.

Commodities: fascias, energy absorbers, sunroofs, glass, interior trim,

door trim, garnish moldings and stampings.

. Drove VA / VE cost reduction and continuous improvement activities.

. Achieved 11% annual savings in steel purchases by using a single

source strategy while maintaining quality.

. Negotiated costs within budget at the prototype stage, developing a

system that significantly reduced warranty and cost savings both in

the piece price as well as labor in the assembly plant.

. Cost analysis of a component of a fascia that resulted in the

benchmark for the commodity.

Buyer, Production Readiness, Supplier quality - Independent Contractor

Prepared sourcing recommendations and presentations to management on

launch readiness, follow new parts, engineering changes for production

implementation in the metallic group and specialty vehicles.

. Achieved flawless launches by identifying and utilizing the most

competitive and best in class supplier.

. Prepared and managed the business plan through forecasting, and

strategic alignment with suppliers to achieve target business

objectives.

. Resolved critical supplier issues to ensure continuity of production.

EDUCATION

MSA, Business Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant,

MI

BA, Business Administration, Northwood University, Midland, MI

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Professional negotiation, benchmarking, cost analysis, VA / VE, supplier

assessment

Six Sigma Greenbelt

Lean manufacturing

Quality: AIAG core standards, APQP, customer problem resolution process,

SPC, TS16949, QS9000, ISO9000

Problem solving and decision making

Project management

AIAG NAFTA - HTS tariff classification, supplier reporting

Dale Carnegie - effective speaking

Microsoft Office Suite

RECOGNITION

Kaizen awards for cost reduction and manufacturing process changes

GM chairman honors - door trim water deflector system

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