Manager Supply Chain

Randy S. Radu

*** *. ******* **** *******, MI 483**-***-*** 7157 ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

A skilled professional with experience performing a full range of purchasing functions. Proficient in providing timely support by applying commodity knowledge for Automotive applications. Ability to prioritize to complete tasks in a timely manner, and flexible to multitask when necessary. Reliable, hard working, dedicated and able to work in a fast paced environment.

Demonstrated strengths and accomplishments with:

§ Supplier negotiations § Champion VA/VE activities

§ Material specification knowledge § Effective conflict resolution skills

§ Managing domestic and overseas suppliers § Supplier development

§ Broker purchasing of materials and finished goods § MS - Office AS/400 MRP Plex ERP

§ Cost analysis § ISO/TS 16949 Auditor Training

§ APQP – PPAP process § Program Buyer

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HAYASHI TELEMPU-NORTH AMERICA, MI 7/14 – 11/16 Commodity Buyer

Responsible for managing material purchases for five U.S. automotive manufacturing locations valued at $250M. Manage sourcing activities for new applications to determine supplier capability, capacity, and risk. Managing all aspects of supplier relationships to obtain product and service information.

Negotiating supplier pricing for global material spend worth $70M

Responsible for supplier selection, sourcing documentation and recommendations

Review supplier quotes and provide cost analysis

Support supplier metrics for costs, delivery, product quality

Champion VA / VE activities with suppliers, program teams, and plants to drive cost reductions.

Support readiness/status review meetings with new model program development and program management

ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, MI 01/12 – 05/14

Supply Chain Development

Responsible for development and evaluation of materials and suppliers for automotive and building products applications.

Audit and Develop supply base for new and existing products

Review prototype material test results with Engineering

Negotiate and analyze pricing and supplier readiness

Issue and maintain blanket contracts for commodities including test parameters

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CREATIVE FOAM, MI 11/95 – 12/11

Commodities Manager

Responsible for Commodity strategy of four U.S. automotive manufacturing locations valued at $60M. Review customer applications to suppliers based on capability, risk and worthiness. Managing all aspects of supplier relationships to obtain product and service information.

Negotiating commodity pricing for global material spend worth $15M

Responsible for supplier selection, sourcing documentation and recommendations

Implemented alternate suppliers for diversification strategy

Ability to develop and present commodity market forecasts

Preparation of RFQs and issue blanket purchase orders

Responsible for the maintenance of procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery, product quality and performance

Discuss defective or unacceptable materials with quality control personnel, users, suppliers and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective a

UNIQUE FABRICATING, MI 03/92 – 09/92

Cost Estimator

Calculate/prepare customer quotes for die-cut applications for a multi-plant Automotive Manufacturer

Purchasing Manager 10/92 – 10/95

Promoted to Purchasing Manager to oversee supplier blanket orders, material requirements and inventories for 7 plant locations valued at $50M. Supervised material control staff for products at all locations.

Responsible for supplier development and all aspects of supplier relationships

Responsible for procurement of PPAP, production and sample materials

Tracked supplier quality, on time deliveries, negotiated material pricing and price increases

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Macomb County Community College

2 years general business studies

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