Manager Project

Thomas A. Frasier, MS, CPSM, CPM

*** ***** *****, ******, ** 48451

810-***-**** abngmp@r.postjobfree.com

Corporate Procurement Professional

Experienced in successfully managing procurement and supply chain operations in complex business environments with

single and multi-site operations. Continually contributed significant results in key areas by applying an appropriate

combination of supply chain, procurement and operations management knowledge for a broad range of spend categories

including materials, supplies and contracted services for direct and indirect requirements.

Developed procurement and supply chain strategies in alignment with corporate objectives

Managed complex and concurrent projects

Led multi-disciplinary teams in collaborative sourcing, negotiations planning and value analysis events

Supply base optimization to create enhanced negotiating leverage

Utilized technology applications such as e-procurement, e-commerce and reverse auctions to generate savings

Developed specifications based on customer requirements; supervised and/or prepared all RF(x) documents, and

conducted bid solicitation through contract award and administration

Reduced inventories by implementing demand management and forecasting methodologies to improve working capital

requirements

Professional Highlights

Corporate Purchasing & Logistics Manager January 2008 to April 2009

Star Cutter Corporation, Farmington Hills, MI

Recruited by Star Cutter Company and reported directly to the CFO. Brought on board to asses the procurement processes

for six locations and make any necessary changes to improve efficiency and update processes in procurement, inventory,

materials management, and logistics. Review all existing corporate contracts for services including licensing agreements

(software and technology), telecommunications, vehicle fleet services, corporate insurance, facility management, and office

equipment. Enter into new negotiations for expiring contracts and/or attempt to renegotiate existing agreements.

Executed responsibilities well and made key contributions in less than 15 months. Due to the severe economic conditions,

the company was forced to make large and very painful reductions in headcount.

Developed project plans based on corporate strategy and discretionary assessment; Set priorities, contributed, assigned,

monitored, and reported on KPM’s and special projects

• Negotiated significant savings on market sensitive raw materials and re-opened an existing contract to renegotiate

additional savings based on newly awarded work

• Negotiated significant savings on T1 data service lines through market testing and contracting with a third party data

service manager

• Negotiated significant savings on corporate insurance for all buildings, vehicles, and officer insurance policies

• Renegotiated payment terms (extended) with the supply base to help cash flow constraints

• Led two different teams in significant reduction in inventory by revising materials management practices on the supply

side as well as internal process. Locations realized a $4,000,000 and $250,000 reduction in inventory by employing

suggested practices

• Streamlined procurement department processes across six locations

• Led procurement staff in cost savings initiatives through training and motivation to achieve over $593,000 savings in

less than 15 months

• Utilized benchmarking techniques to assess and revise the vehicle fleet program for directors, managers, and general

utility fleet

Corporate Purchasing Manager, N.A. Operations April 2003 to December 2007

Frimo Inc, Wixom, MI

Reported directly to the Director of Engineering in the US and the CFO of Global operations in Germany. Hired to develop

the procurement department for the expansion of business operations in the US. While not part of the original plan, Frimo

acquired two additional companies that became available due to market conditions. Responsible for successfully creating a

comprehensive procurement program in an accelerated timeframe.

• Worked in concert with Europe location and negotiated significant savings with a common international supplier by

leveraging international business practices, collective spend, and currency exchange rates

• Formalized a two year agreement on a critical raw material (specialized aluminum) and realized a significant savings

while the producer price index for this material was increasing

• Created a comprehensive procurement and logistics program for three companies that were combined into one, which

required the development of common formats to accurately communicate material and/or service specifications to the

procurement department

• Developed a research model, conducted a best practice survey, and used results to develop and implement domestic

and international transportation program

• Appointed and led ISO process and implementation team

Purchasing Manager May 2001 to April 2003

SPX Corporation – Ryken Tube Manufacturing, Walled Lake, MI

After relocating near my immediate family, I was hired by SPX / Ryken Tube manufacturing as a buyer / planner to

manage the large diameter FCSD (Ford Customer Service Division) program procurement requirements. Shortly after

becoming employed, SPX realized my significant potential and elevated my status to manager. FCSD decided to begin

resourcing the program to a competitor, which placed my position in jeopardy. I subsequently sought alternate

employment. SPX divested Ryken Tube and the subsidiary is no longer in operation.

• Negotiated cost contained agreements for low volume service part components

• Negotiated stocking agreements with suppliers based on weighted forecasts to assure supply continuity while reducing

inventory

• Assessed MRP system constraints and wrote new theory queries for IT to revise systems to simplify MRP report

analysis

• Met aggressive corporate inventory reduction goals

• Worked to reduce and improve consigned inventory utilization of high cost, long lead time catalytic converters

• Conducted reverse auctions to reduce cost through market testing

• Developed a statistical model for trend analysis to assist materials manager in planning production

Purchasing Manager April 2000 to April 2001

Mayfair Plastics Inc, Gaylord, MI

Recruited by Mayfair Plastics to address several key procurement needs. Upon accomplishing those needs, I resigned my

position to relocate to an area close to my immediate family to assist with the care of a family member.

• Assessed MRP/ERP system problems and in conjunction with IT and the software supplier. Issues were resolved

through collaborative efforts

• Negotiated improved pricing on engineered and stock resins while feed stock (oil and natural gas) was significantly

increasing

• Reduced raw material and finished goods inventory level by reducing safety stock levels and flowing inbound raw

material to match production capacity

• Developed and implemented MRO procurement management process reducing MRO cost ranging from 30 to 50

percent

• Authored procurement procedures for QS9000

Project Manager January 1998 to April 2000

Air Way Automation Inc., Grayling, MI

Air Way Automation offered me a position after I left Excel Corporation and moved to Northern Michigan. Air Way

Automation was a prior supplier to Excel and I was well acquainted with their organization, equipment, customer base, and

many employees.

• Acted as primary liaison between customer and organization in management of special equipment manufacturing

projects

• Developed and maintained MS Project Gantt charts for complex equipment manufacturing projects

• Monitored project budgets and worked to keep all projects on track and within budget

• Assisted purchasing in resolving critical material and delivery problems

• Balanced inventory component ratios to match build and manufacturing capacity

• Identified constraints in the overall process and facilitated improvements through team and individual efforts

• Led internal ERP software selection team for purchase of new ERP software

Purchasing Manager July 1985 to December 1997

Excel Corporation, Fenton, MI

I began my career in procurement with Excel Corporation and resigned my position to relocate to northern Michigan.

Excel Corporation filed for bankruptcy and ceased business operations in May of 2000.

• Planned, organized and directed all corporate procurement requirements

• Analyzed and reported on all project budget performance for materials and services

• Developed and implemented a vendor project material staging program

• Led internal research team in identifying the root cause of excess project materials. Cause was identified, and new

procedures and measures were put in place saving $millions in working capital requirements, restocking fees for

returned materials, and inventory obsolescence costs

• Leveraged material costs down through supply base optimization, consolidation, effective negotiations, and program

initiatives

• Reduced materials storage requirement space by returning and selling obsolete inventory and migrating to enhanced

material scheduling programs

• Significant inventory reductions using hybrid JIT materials management methods for project manufacturing operations

Education

• Masters of Science in Administration – Central Michigan University (2002-2004)

• Bachelors of Science in Business Operations Management with concentration in Procurement – Excelsior College

(1998-2002)

Professional Certification and Affiliations

• CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management - ISM

• CPM - Certified Purchasing Manager - ISM

• ISM member Institute for Supply Management www.ism.ws

Professional Contributions & Development

• Taught Business and Information Systems at ITT Technical Institute

• Lectured on effective Project Management to the Northern Michigan Chapter of the NAPM

• Internal Quality Systems Auditor Training – Southwestern Michigan College

• Cost Reduction and Avoidance Training - National Association of Purchasing Management

• Contract Administration Training – National Association of Purchasing Management

• Value Stream Analysis Training – Southwestern Michigan College

• E-Commerce Training – National Association of Purchasing Management

• Work Place Diversity Training – Southwestern Michigan College

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