ROBERT J. DITMAR, C.P.M.

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Profile

Innovative strategic sourcing professional with a 15-year record of stimulating revenue growth and driving costs down. An

experienced project manager with competencies in energy management, environmental sustainability, lean manufacturing

principles, product development, team building and training. Highly proficient in the use of multiple internet technologies

and e-commerce applications.

Herman Miller, Inc. -10/2000- 01/2009 NASDAQ Symbol – MLHR, www.hermanmiller.com, Zeeland, MI

Corporate Strategic Sourcing Manager: Capital Equipment & Facilities, Energy & Environmental Sustainability,

Asset Liquidation & Fleet Management

Selected Results & Successes

Managed $120 million in annual spend while exceeding cost savings and avoidance goals annually.

Managed administrative assistants, including training, directing and performance evaluations.

Led organizational team across 15 different locations to develop and consolidate new procurement and engineering

specification process, reducing final-acceptance lead times for equipment by 60% while improving cost avoidance by

30%.

Initiated/co-developed strategic-sourcing process for energy, resulting in cost savings of $360,000/yr, $1.8

million since 2003 for deregulated electricity and $1.2 million annual savings of natural gas.

Co-led team that negotiated contract changes which allowed the Spring Lake Campus to use 100% green

electricity from wind power, contributing toward corporate 2020 goals for 100% sustainability.

Negotiated 2-year agreement for all distribution switcher trucks to run on bio-diesel fuel resulting in a green fuel

program and a cost savings of $250,000.

Initiated and managed a program for capital equipment aftermarket sales, resulting in annual cost savings of

$800,000 combined total cost savings over 7 years of approximately $5.6 million.

Led strategic sourcing of several high-profile equipment systems integrations, which improved cycle times while

eliminating waste by 15% and increasing environmental sustainability. Tripled capacity, increased space

utilization while decreasing footprint and achieved estimated $4 million cost avoidance over all projects.

Led trailer fleet strategic sourcing team to replace existing contract, resulting in $500,000 cost savings.

Extensive international strategic sourcing background and travel to Europe and Asia.

12/1999-10/2000-Purchasing Agent- EDS/Herman Miller Supply Source, www.eds.com

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ROBERT J. DITMAR, C.P.M.

Haworth, Inc.- 06/1997 - 12/1999, www.haworth.com, Holland, MI.

Buyer: Capital Equipment, Energy, New Product Development

Selected Results & Successes

Responsible for $50 million spend that included capital equipment, facilities construction, energy procu rement, environmental

management and new product development.

Managed all procurement and transfers of equipment during a new operation startup in Jonesboro, AR, which

resulted in estimated overall cost avoidance of $4.2 million.

Co-developed, initiated and implemented a formalized capital equipment supplier approval and procurement

process per QS9000, T&E certification metrics, reducing non-compliant vendors by 40%, while increasing

completion of capital projects from 75% to 95%.

Negotiated corporate contract for deregulated natural gas, resulting in $100,000 cost savings.

Executive-initiated assignment to lead strategic sourcing of 2 critical new product lines launches.

Belwith International, LTD. - 05/1995 to 06/1997, Cabinet Hardware, Drawer Slides, Grandville, MI.

Buyer: Managed annual $18 million spend of product cabinet hardware classes. Negotiated with domestic and

overseas vendors. Interacted with design, marketing and sales. Developed MRP initiative.

TriCraft, Inc. -04/1994 - 05/1995 (Currently Concepts Plus, Inc.), www.conceptsplusllc.com, Traverse City, MI.

Purchasing Agent/Manager: Created and managed purchasing department by leading initiatives to develop

formal supply management structure. Implemented cost-center initiatives and advanced strategic approach which

maximized cost avoidance and savings.

Industrial Belting & Supply, Inc. -04/1993 - 04/1994, www.inddist.com/article/CA132047.html Grand Rapids, MI.

Account Manager, Outside Sales: Grew customer base by 10% within 12 months with total sales of $1.5 million.

Managed diverse spectrum of industrial and manufacturing clients. Provided cost-saving service and solutions to

customers.

Kent County Clerk Office & Register of Dee ds-05/1992 - 04/1993, Kent County, MI, www.accesskent.com

Education

Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI - 07/2002 - 08/2003, Post-graduate Work

Master of Science: Business Management: Maintained a G.P.A. of 3.837. Completed 24 of 36 total program

credit hours.

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI- 1987-1992, Graduated 1992

Bachelor of Science: Major: Public Business Administration Minor: Business Contract Law

Certifications, Credentials and Additional Training

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), November 2000 to present.

Member of the Institute for Supply Management (I.S.M.) 1995 -2006.

Completed comprehensive training course and passed exam Internal Auditing of ISO 9001:1994, QS 9000 (3 rd

Edition) Tooling & Equipment Supplement (2nd Edition) in August 1999 Continuous Improvement Dynamics.

Publication

Contributing Author: Chapter 3: Capitalism Promotes Freedom and Opportunity, by Bob Ditmar, p.42 in the

book, Opposing Viewpoints Series: American Values arranged by Author David M. Haugen. Published by

Greenhaven Press. Released November 2008. www.gale.cengage.com

References available upon request. Further information at www.ditmaronline.com

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