Manager Chemical Engineering
Resume:
ABIYE ASEFA CPP, CIPM, CPPM, CISM
**** ****** **** ****** • Alpharetta, GA 30004 • 714-***-**** • *****.*****@*****.***, or ********@*****.***
CHEMICALS, API,PHARMACEUTICAL INTERMEDIATES & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES SOURCING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & SOURCING PROWESS VALUE STREAM MAPING, KAIZEN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Expertise in identifying, qualifying, and developing Chemicals, API & Precious Metals Suppliers
Senior Procurement professional specializing in strategic sourcing of chemicals, API and precious metals:
Certified Strategic Global Sourcing Professional
Strong Commodity Strategy development experience
Skilled at developing and executing strategic procurement initiatives and systems
Strong Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management experience
Adept at implementing innovative supply strategies including Consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Kanban
Ability to analyze operational functions, conduct quality audits, and develop improvement strategies
Ability to work independently and complete multiple assignments in a demanding environment
Strong Business Acumen (MBA) and Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
Multi-Lingual and strong experience with Global Sourcing and International Trade & Law
Key Achievements
Improved DPO and working capital turnover
Negotiated long term Supply Agreement with quarterly price protection programs
Instituted JIT, TQM, MRP and Kanban systems & employed effective procurement methods, leading to a 25% reduction in operating expenditures
Reduced project management costs through effective bid analysis and technical specification and portfolio management
Generated sales and profitability increases through new procurement procedures and an upgraded quality control system
Introduced new markets and opened start-up branch offices. Achieved major improvements in manufacturing operations through effective procedure development and quality control techniques; reduced expenditures and improved process control by 20%
Developed relationship with key suppliers: VWR, Sigma Aldrich, EMD Millipore, Spectrum Chemical, Reagent Chemical
Career Summary
IMMUCOR, INC., NORCROSS, GA April ’15 – current
A global leader in bio pharma manufacturing company specializing in organ transplant and blood transfusion medicine
Procurement, Category Manager – direct materials: spend $150,000,000
Mitigate supply risk through second source/qualify and approve
Monitor supplier performance (KPIs)
Qualify and approve alternate source for long – term supply continuity
Negotiate Long-term agreements that achieve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) objectives
Develop cost savings strategy
Improve cash flow and vendor managed inventory & consignment stock program
Supply base reduction though consolidation
Institute VMI program
ALCON LABS, INC., DULUTH, GA July ’13 – April ‘ 15
A Novartis company in the development, commercialization and leading manufacturer of contact lenses in the world
Strategic Sourcing Lead – Chemicals, Resins & Foils: chemical spend $150,000,000
Source raw materials for existing and new supply chain opportunities
Qualify and approve alternate source for long – term supply continuity
Negotiate Long-term agreements that achieve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) objectives
Negotiate long term contract and supply agreement
Improve cash flow and vendor managed inventory & consignment stock program
Work closely with Project Managers, Chemical Development & Formulators to develop low cost chemical materials and assist in new product development
Mitigate supply risk through second source
Develop supplier partnership/relationship
CAMBREX, INC., Charles City, IA Feb ’12 – July 2013
Leading firm in the development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics
Strategic Sourcing Manager – API, Pharmaceutical Intermediates, Controlled Substances & Chemicals: chemical spend $200,000,000
Source raw materials for existing and new supply chain opportunities
Identify and qualify domestic and international suppliers
Negotiate Long-term agreements that achieve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) objectives
Work closely with Project Managers, Chemical Development & Formulators to develop low cost chemical materials, improve working capital, and institute innovative supply chain management programs (i.e., kanban, VMI, etc.) which improve working capital turnover
Developed long-term supply agreement with quarterly price protection program
Support R&D with new product development/early involvement
Leverage spend through consolidation/synergy in purchasing power across all sites
Supervise two Buyers (strategic/tactical)
HOMAX PRODUCTS, INC, Cerritos, CA Feb ’10 – Feb ‘12
Global consumer products company offering top home care brands such as Goo Gone®, Magic American®, etc.
Sourcing Manager - Chemicals, Lab Supplies & Equipment: chemical spend $120,000,000
Developed comprehensive chemical sourcing strategy
Supported R & D to reduce formulation cost by identifying lower cost chemicals/raw materials
Champion VMI/Supplier Stocking Programs & DPO Improvement
Select and evaluate supply base
Leverage buying power across all sites, using a consistent sourcing process that maximizes value through Quality, Delivery, Quality & Cost
Supervised 2 Tactical Buyers
KERR/SDS CORP., Orange, CA May ’05 – Jan ‘10
Manufacturer of premier dental consumables sold both domestically and internationally.
Commodity Manager - Chemicals, Waxes, Resins, Plastics & Lab Reagents: chemical spend: $150,000,000
Responsible for strategic global sourcing of chemicals, waxes, resins and raw materials
Implement consignment inventory, kanban, and commodity strategy projects that optimize enterprise TCO
Evaluate/Qualify supplier based on superior capabilities
Working knowledge of EPA, ISO, FDA, and GMP
Developed supplier score card/KPI
Supervised 3 Tactical Buyers
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION, Minneapolis, MN 2004 - 2005
Manufacture of integrated power generation systems, including generators, automatic transfer switches, & parallel switchgear
Supply Manager – Engines, Finished Goods (Contract)
Able to locate private/contract packaging
Analyze supply and demand, global market and commodity trends and evaluate Cost Drivers to optimize TCO
Liaison with New Product Development teams to market innovative products
Utilize Continuous Improvement, Zero Defect, and JIT philosophies to achieve business objectives
Supervised 2 Buyers
DANOTEK MOTION TECHNOLOGIES, Ann Arbor, MI 2001 - 2004
Global leader in the development and commercialization of power generation systems utilizing high performance permanent magnets
Senior Global Sourcing Specialist – PCB, Wire Harness, Actuators, Finished Goods, Plastic Molded Parts
Responsible for establishing strategic sourcing programs across all categories
Developed and implemented cost reduction programs
Created commodity planning and value chain analysis programs
Supervised 2 Buyers (1 domestic and 1 international)
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Masters Business Administration (Int’l Business/Business Admin) • Metropolitan State University (MN) - January 2000
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering • Volgograd Polytechnic Institute (F.S.U.) – June 1984
Diploma, Sales & Marketing Management • Cambridge College (UK) – April 1996
Diploma, International Trade • Impex Consultancy, Ltd. (UK) – March 1995
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CERTIFICATIONS
Awarded the International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) - Certified International Purchasing Manager (CIPM), June 2006
Completed Online Certification Program of Six Sigma Methodology -Green Belt and Black Belt from Six Sigma. US, August 2006
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) from American Purchasing Society, October 2006
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) from American Purchasing Society, July 2007
Certified International Sourcing Manager (CISM) from IPSCMI, July 2010
WILLING TO TRAVEL AND RELOCATE • ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S (US CITIZEN)
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