MICHAEL R. BOERSTLER, C.P.M.
**** ***** ****, *******, ******* 30040 678-***-**** ***********@*****.***
G L O B A L S T R AT E G I C S O U R C I N G
Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S P R O F I L E
Experienced, tenacious, and results oriented professional, offering extensive experience and strong qualifications in global
strategic sourcing, procurement management, consulting, logistics, transportation operations, succession planning and
execution, personnel supervision, warehousing distribution, and multi site management. Expert in analyzing an organization’s
management procedures, identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities, and developing operational solutions to increase
reliability and improve productivity. Articulate communicator and hands on leader with well defined communication, problem
solving, and organizational aptitude. Known for work ethic and unsurpassed dedication to consistently produce remarkable
results within fast paced and dynamic settings. Proficient with SAP, Oracle, LPA, Ariba, and Microsoft Office Suite.
AREAS EXPERTISE
OF
Global Strategic Commodity Management Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Purchasing and Materials Management Continuous Improvement
Financial Analysis Rapid Conflict Resolution
Lean and Six Sigma Team Building and Leadership
Logistics and Transportation Operations Strategic Planning and Implementation
R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E
AGCO Corporation Duluth, GA, USA
GLOBAL STRATEGIC COMMODITY MANAGER 2012–2014
Leveraged industry expertise in managing more than $320M in indirect spend on a global scale as well as the North
American indirect spend in excess of $150M
Provided keen oversight to an internationally based procurement team of professionals
Utilized e sourcing tools in completing goals and objectives
Career Highlights:
Achieved year over year savings in excess of $5 million
Played an integral role in the AGCO Global Sustainability Advisory Committee
TriMas Corporation Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA
PROJECT MANAGER–Global Sourcing 2010–2011
Developed national level contracts for 13 SBUs for all indirect spend
Conducted thorough assessment of spend trends by commodity and directed teams of procurement professionals in
creating savings agreements
Served as TriMas Ariba Super user, in charge of administering all e sourcing, RFI/RFP, and reverse auctions
Held accountability in overseeing all IT commodity sourcing; corporate exposure to risk through the use of models and
value assessment tools; as well as professionals at business units and in house
Industriaplex, Inc. Alpharetta, GA, USA
GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING LEADER CONSULTANT 2007–2010
Capitalized on comprehensive knowledge of work, timing, volumes/quantity, laws and practices, market intelligence,
supplier capability, and best sourcing practices in evaluating business requirements and introducing reliable global
suppliers to deliver high quality and low cost products
Strategically managed all sourcing commercial issues, including negotiation, preparation, and execution of supplier
agreements
Guaranteed that risk management model and systems were in place to proactively manage price inflation
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MICHAEL R. BOERSTLER, C.P.M.
5310 Belle Lane, Cumming, Georgia 30040 678-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Administered outsourced supply chain projects as well as financials, revenue targets, and budgets
Career Highlights:
Established and supervised cross functional business teams to implement sourcing strategies
Developed and instituted processes, procedures, methodologies, and tools
Received special assignment in Kuwait for 15 months and was held responsible for establishing a strategic sourcing
organization that educated locals on strategic sourcing methods, supplier negotiations, and contract development
Structured and executed global sourcing and supply chain strategic plans for IT commodities at an average savings rate
of 47% ($14.2 million) using e sourcing tools such as Ariba (RFI/RFP and Reverse Auctions)
Kellogg, Brown, and Root (KBR) Baghdad, Iraq
SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 2006–2007
Facilitated in depth analysis of all purchase/lease decisions in association with field buyers; as well as extensive research in
order to generate comprehensive documentation for Congressional hearings
Rendered theater wide leadership to field personnel and solicitors in their decision process
Closely monitored contract closure and audits
Employed FAR and DFAR knowledge as a liaison between the US Army, foreign subcontractors, and KBR management
Career Highlights:
Provided strategic oversight to financial analysis for the monthly third country national (TCN) spend for this $17B
contractor with the US government in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the subcontract administrator
Earlier Positions Held:
Delta Air Lines Atlanta, GA, USA
SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER COMMODITY MANAGER
AT&T/NCR Corporation Peachtree City, GA, USA
SENIOR PRODUCT PLANNER PROGRAM MANAGER
NCR Corporation Various Locations
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER INTERNATIONAL SOURCING MANAGER SENIOR BUYER/PLANNER BUYER
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Living Way Academy Stockbridge, GA, USA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
Lovejoy High School Lovejoy, GA, USA
INSTRUCTOR–Business and Technical Classes
Atlanta Lightning USISL Franchise Fayetteville, GA, USA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Soccer Centre, Inc. Fayetteville, GA, USA
VICE PRESIDENT
E D U C AT I O N
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MICHAEL R. BOERSTLER, C.P.M.
5310 Belle Lane, Cumming, Georgia 30040 678-***-**** ***********@*****.***
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Dayton Dayton, OH
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING
Columbia College Columbia, MO
Dean’s List Graduate
C E R T I F I C AT I O N
Certified Purchasing Manager Certified Instructor
M I L I TA R Y
US Air Force (6 years)– Vietnam Era Veteran
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