Purchasing

Aaron Wagner

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GLOBAL PROCUREMENT BUYER

Senior-level professional with expertise in Global Strategic Sourcing

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Procurement, and Marketing

across industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Food Industry,

Industrial, Manufacturing, Contact Centers and Advertising. Proven success

in accountability, industry standards, and streamlining processes as a

buyer, in developing strong partnerships with vendors and clients coupled

with an excellent knowledge of sourcing products to meet client needs

within tight production deadlines, cost effectively.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Global Strategic Sourcing Supplier Evaluation

RFQ/RFI/RFP Execution Purchasing

Contract and Price Negotiation Inventory Analysis and Management

Vendor Management ERP, MRP, and SAP Purchasing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS, Detroit, MI

June 2013 to present

Global Procurement Buyer

Managed Global Contact Centers contracts with over a $350 million APV

spend.

. Negotiated the procurement of labor, facility and IT services for GM

North America, GM Canada, GM Mexico and OnStar Global.

. Developed business strategies, set up time lines and lead the internal

contract approval processes with the legal, finance, tax and technical

accounting departments for the business unit stakeholders.

. Developed and executed RFP's, reviewed vendor responses and negotiated

contract elements and pricing.

. Maintained international contact center and IT vendor relationships

throughout the terms of the contract.

. Designed and lead a global purchasing creativity team with the purchasing

director to align global purchasing processes with the regional buyers.

. Achieved a 15% average yearly price to price cost savings equating to $35

million through the competitively bid process, targeted pricing and

leveraging contracts with existing suppliers to achieve greater global

efficiencies.

MSPR, Lincoln Park, MI

2006 to 2013

Senior Buyer

Research and recommend sources for Global Industrial Repair Company with

$62 million in annual revenue servicing Aerospace, Food Industry, Building

Material Manufacturing and Robotic Control clients.

. Developed and executed RFP's to industrial control vendors.

. Managed the vendor relationship for the term of the contract.

. Achieved a 33% average yearly cost savings equating to $2.3 million

through negotiated pricing contracts with existing suppliers and

identifying new opportunities to achieve greater economical solutions

while maintaining production deadlines.

GM R*Works, Detroit, MI

2003 to 2005

Buyer

. Provided procurement and production support to GM national field team on

national sponsorships including the NFL, MBA, MBL, and PGA.

. Partner with the GM national field team to establish overall project

parameters, maintain budgets, and negotiated supplier contracts for the

Western, North Central and South Eastern regions.

. Researched and evaluated vendors, negotiating supply at the lowest

possible cost.

. Prepare quotation evaluations, cost analysis and quote packages for

management and client review and approval.

CAMPBELL-EWALD, Warren, MI

1999 to 2002

Account Executive 2000-2002

. Evaluated proposals for multiple automotive brands.

. Negotiated and executed national sponsorships and sweepstakes contracts.

Managed accounts including, but not limited to, on-site vehicle displays

and events.

Promotion Coordinator 2000

. Managed automotive sales accounts for sponsorships, promotional partners,

sales and sweepstakes. Served as promotional fleet manager for

sponsorship vehicle pool.

Account Coordinator 1999

. Direct marketing, direct mail, and national sweepstakes for automotive

divisions and individual brands. Developed extensive understanding of

automotive brand strategies and management methods.

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AFFILIATIONS

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

1998

Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Humanities (with honors)

THE GREENING OF DETROIT

2010-Present

Board of Commissioners

WEST VILLAGE ASSOCIATION/CDC

2008-Present

Board Member

President 2010-2011

APPLICATIONS / TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in all Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel & Power

Point, Lotus Notes, Adobe, SAP & Bravo Soft applications.

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