Carl Springer

Email: abpzjs@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ********* ***. *.*.

City: North Canton

State: OH

Zip: 44720

Country: USA

Phone: 330-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

Contract Negotiations Supplier Management Management Communications Manufacturing

Educational Background:

Bachelors Degree, Industrial Management/Cost Accounting

The University of Akron, 09/1978 - 06/1981

Akron, Ohio

Job History / Details:

Carl L. Springer, C.P.M.

6602 Oakbridge Avenue N.W.

North Canton, OH 44720

330-***-****

abpzjs@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/carl-springer/5/501/691

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Highly motivated professional with 20+ years experience in the

areas of procurement, contracts and

negotiations, supply chain cost reduction strategies, Six Sigma

and Lean process with a spend of $60-80M. Strong strategic

planner, problem solver and persuasive leader. Committed to

managing projects seamlessly which consistently deliver desired

results and contribute to cost savings. Expert in managing

multiple commodities. Keen ability to see -the big picture-

while staying abreast of business details and tight deadlines.

Recognized for consistent success in utilizing the appropriate

systems and procedures to streamline corporate operations and

enhance profit performance. Specific expertise in the following:

* Collaborative / Innovative Leader

* Global Sourcing

* Strategic Planning

* Service / Service Parts Buying

* Project Management

* Product Life Cycle

* Supply Chain / Subcontractor Management

* Procure to Pay Processes (P2P)

* Contract Negotiations

* Lean Procurement / Six Sigma Green Belt

* Capital Expenditures

* Ariba / Oracle i-Procurement and i-Sourcing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diebold, Incorporated, North Canton, OH

1997 - 2012

$3.1B Global ATM and Financial Equipment OEM, Service,

Installation

Strategic Sourcing Manager - US

2009 - 2012

Managed development of installation subcontract base for

electronic security systems and supported field service materials

(wire, tools, uniforms) for ~4000 company technicians,

spend ~$60M.

* Developed / implemented subcontractor supply chain strategy as

part of cross-functional team effort for new business unit during

reorganization / centralization / expansion.

* Sourced and developed national service contactor for new

service offering, increasing company revenue stream by $5 -10M

annual.

* Renegotiated $20M in armed guard services for service

technicians, saving more than $500K.

* Led procurement team efforts to renegotiate US supply base

payment terms from Net 30 to Net 60 days with annual savings of

$750K in 2010-2011. Days payable outstanding (DPO) increased from

36 days to 58 days.

* Led efforts on business process changes for on-boarding new

installation contractors. Process maps showed time reduction from

2 weeks to 3 days. Spearheaded the on-boarding of more than 300

contractors, significantly reducing risk exposure by centralizing

collection of signed agreements, insurance and licensing

requirements.

* Developed data repository (600 contractors) and collected data

to evaluate subcontractor capacity, capabilities, footprint, and

rates for geographic mapping / gap analysis of service coverage.

* Developed line item template for job site scopes to be used as

basis for POs / RFP bid templates in Oracle i-Procurement and

i-Sourcing. Negotiated subcontractor hourly rates, defined scope

pricing agreements and loaded in Oracle. Projected savings

of ~$500K.

Strategic Procurement Manager - Global

1999 - 2009

Managed Service Parts and Repair Contractor Portfolio,

spend ~$60M.

* Consolidated suppliers and negotiated parts pricing agreements

to maintain annual cost reductions and savings of $500K.

* Implemented last time buy process for obsolete parts and

coordinated part life cycles.

* Implemented score carding process for service parts suppliers

and conducted business and quality reviews.

* Managed global requirements for fabricated ATM chests, steel,

formed, machined, and cast parts, ~$80M.

* Served as member of cross-functional globalization team to

select Eastern European plant site; sourced and on-boarded

strategic suppliers for plant production start-up. Established

relationships and negotiated agreements with local strategic

suppliers for new product production start-up in India.

* Liaised with local commodity management for operations in US,

Brazil, China, India, and Europe.

* Primary contact with engineering and supply base to develop

and globally implement new design ATM chests (5 continents /

6 suppliers) during new product introduction. Cost savings

of $675K.

* Consolidated European supply and negotiated cost savings.

Annualized savings of $425K.

* Acted as Project Manager for start-up production of new

platform modules for Brazil. Cost Savings of $250K.

* Served as Project Manager for ~30 on-line commodity auctions

with Free Markets (Ariba), with Team savings results of ~$20M.

Commodity Manager - US

1997 - 1999

Managed requirements for steel plate / bar / sheet, formed,

stamped, machined, and cast parts, ~ $40M.

* Consolidated supply base for steel and negotiated supply

agreements with annual savings of $250K.

* Leveraged volumes with stamping suppliers for annual negotiated

savings of $325K.

* Requested engineering re-tolerance investment castings to

eliminate scrap / rework with savings of $75K.

Union Camp Corporation, Dover, OH

1996 - 1997

$4B Paper Manufacturing and Chemical Processing - $100M plant in Chemical Products Division.

Purchasing Agent

Reported to Division Purchasing Manager during plant operations

reorganization, ~$50M purchases, managed 2 buyers and 1 storeroom

clerk.

* Reorganized department by defining buying roles /

responsibilities for improved performance.

* Directed database development to analyze / manage contractor

spend and costs.

* Consolidated supply base and negotiated material / supply

contracts for savings of $600K.

* Implemented contractor control program to meet risk management

and safety requirements, reducing $300K in costs.

Manchester Tool Company, Akron, OH

1987 - 1996

$50M Cutting Tool OEM - Division of $2B Federal Signal

Corporation in Oakbrook, IL

Purchasing Manager

Reported to V.P. Finance, responsible for $25M plant spend,

sourcing, supported R&D projects and new product introduction for

close tolerance machined parts, complex geometry powdered metal

(carbide) inserts, precision investment castings, alloy / tool

steels, all capital expenditures, Material Repair and Operating

(MRO) and services. Managed one each, buyer, scheduler, storeroom

clerk.

* Standardized and expanded system data and assisted development

of bar coding systems for inventory and receiving functions,

saving $85K annually.

* Served as project manager for castings and carbide blank new

die / mold development to near net shape to eliminate machining /

grinding operations, resulting in cost savings of $300K.

* Negotiated consignment, vendor managed inventory (VMI)

stocking programs with carbide OEMs for custom engineered insert

blanks, saving $100K annually.

* Led sourcing efforts with engineering to develop new TiN - PVD

coatings and CBN insert substrates for new products.

* Initiated formation of Tool Division Purchasing Group (five

plants), which reports cost savings activities to Corporate

Purchasing Group.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Ohio Army National Guard, Canton, OH

1971 - 1977

* Attained the rank of SP4 with Honorable Discharge

* 2nd Squadron 107th Armored Cavalry

* MOS 45L20 - Artillery Repair

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Management, 1981

Focus in Industrial Accounting

The University of Akron, Akron, OH

Certificate - Value Stream Mapping, 2008

Lean Enterprise Institute, Cambridge, MA

Certificate - Lean Procurement, 2007

College of Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Six Sigma Black Belt Training, 2006

Certificate - Green Belt Status

Air Academy Associates, Colorado Springs, CO

Certificate - Project Management, 2005

Baldwin Wallace, Berea, OH

C.P.M. Lifetime, 2004

C.P.M. Re-Certification, 1994, 1999

C.P.M. Review and Certification, 1989

NAPM, Akron, Ohio / ISM, Tempe, AZ

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

NAPM / ISM Akron, Member, 1994 - Present

NAPM Canton, Member 1988 - 1993

Board Member 1989 - 1992

Scholarship Committee, 1991

Seminar Committee Chair, 1990 - 1993

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