Project Manager Service
Resume:
Carl L. Springer, C.P.M.
North Canton, OH 44720
****.***********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/carllspringer/
GLOBAL SOURCING AND PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL
Highly motivated, seasoned professional with expertise in the areas of procurement, contracts and
negotiations, supply chain cost reduction strategies, Six Sigma and Lean process with a spend of $60-
80MM. 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:
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Collaborative / Innovative Leader Supplier Development and Management
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Low Cost Country Sourcing Lean Procurement / Six Sigma Green Belt
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Contracts and Negotiations Consignment and VMI Inventory
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Cost Reduction Machined, Fabricated, Stamped, Cast Parts
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Project Management Hydraulic /Pneumatic / Electro-Mech Assy’s
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New Product Introduction (NPI) Ariba / Oracle / MS Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMETEK / MICROPOISE, Streetsboro OH 2013 – Present
Ametek $3B parent – Micro-Poise $125 MM Division – Tire Testing Capital Equipment OEM
Sourcing and Procurement Manager – Providing tactical and strategic procurement direction during
division reorganization. Restructured department of 5 buyers transitioning from job shop based buying
to commodity portfolio management. Assisting in implementation of MRP system. Development and
implementation of new processes and policies. Conducting strategic sourcing cost reduction projects.
Cost savings $350,000 first nine months
Diebold, Incorporated, North Canton, OH 1997 - 2012
$3.1B Global Banking (ATM) and Security Equipment OEM, Installation, Service
Strategic Sourcing Manager – US 2009 - 2012
Developed and implemented centralized US strategy for installation subcontractor base for electronic
security systems and supported field service materials (wire and cable) spend ~$60MM. Sourced,
developed and a managed relationships, contracts and pricing from on-boarding to implementation.
• Formulated / implemented subcontractor supply chain strategy as part of cross-functional team effort
for new business unit during reorganization / centralization / expansion.
• Created data repository (600 contractors) to evaluate subcontractor capacity, capabilities, footprint,
and rates for geographic mapping / gap analysis of service coverage
• Led business process changes for on-boarding new installation contractors. Process mapped time
reduction from 2 weeks to 3 days. Spearheaded centralization on-boarding ~300 contractors
• Developed line item scope templates as basis of Oracle PO’s and RFP’s, negotiated subcontractor
hourly rate pricing agreements. Projected savings of ~$500,000.
• $5 -10M annual increase in company revenue by sourcing and developing outside national service
provider for new service offering in conjunction with company offered services.
• $500,000 cost reduction by renegotiating $20MM armed guard service contract.
• $750,000 annual team savings by leading renegotiations of US supply base payment terms Net 30 to
Net 60 improving cash flow by increasing DPO from 36 days to 58 days.
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Strategic Procurement Manager - US and Global 1999 – 2009
Managed $80MM Global commodities steel, fabrications, formed/stamped/cast/machined parts
Managed $60MM US Service Parts /Tools /Packaging /Industrial Gases /Guards /Uniforms /MRO
• Member of cross-functional globalization team to select Eastern European plant site.
• Low cost country sourcing of strategic suppliers in E. Europe, China, Brazil, Mexico and India
• Coordinated global commodities with local commodity management in Brazil, China, India, Europe.
• $500,000 reduction by consolidating suppliers and negotiating service parts pricing agreements.
• $675,000 decreases during global implementation of new product/design ATM chests.
• $425,000 cost reductions by consolidation and negotiation with European suppliers.
• $250,000 savings as project manager for new electro-mechanical module for Brazilian production.
• $20MM team savings as project manager for 30 on-line E-Events with Free Markets (Ariba)
Commodity Manager – US 1997 - 1999
Managed $40M portfolio of steel plate/sheet/bar and formed/stamped/cast/machined parts.
• $250,000 cost declines by consolidation and negotiation with steel suppliers.
• $325,000 reduction by leveraging volumes and consolidation of stamping suppliers.
• $75,000 savings by request to engineering for re-tolerance of castings eliminating scrap/rework.
Union Camp Corporation, Dover, OH 1996 - 1997
$100M Chemical Products Plant - Division of $4B Union Camp Corporation paper manufacturer
Purchasing Agent
Managed chemical plant purchasing department with $50M purchases, managed 2 buyers and 1
storeroom clerk.
• Reorganized department by defining buying roles/responsibilities for improved performance.
• $600,000cost down by consolidation of supply base and negotiating material/supply contracts.
• $300,000 reduction by implementing contractor control program for risk/safety management.
Manchester Tool Company, Akron, OH 1987 - 1996
$50M Cutting Tool OEM - Division of $2B Federal Signal Corporation in Oakbrook, IL
Purchasing Manager
Supervised all plant purchasing $25MM, department operations and sourcing, supporting R&D/ NPI
projects for close tolerance machined parts, complex geometry powdered metal (carbide) inserts and
CVD/PVD TiN coatings, precision investment castings, alloy / tool steels, capital expenditures, MRO and
services. Managed one each, buyer, scheduler, storeroom clerk.
• $85,000 savings by system data development of bar code systems for inventory/receiving.
• $300,000 reduction as project manager for castings/carbide blank die/mold development to near net
shape to eliminate machining / grinding operations.
• $100,000 savings from negotiated consignment and VMI stocking programs with carbide OEM’s.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management (BSIM) 1977 - 1981
• The University of Akron, Akron, OH Focus in Cost Accounting
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) 1989 - Present
• NAPM / ISM - Tempe, AZ
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