accomplished Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager

Placement Services USA, Inc

Houston, TX

Re: Supply Chain Manager Position, Job ID #295030

Dear Ms. orSir:

As anaccomplished Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager, I wasintrigued when I found your Supply Chain Manager job postings. I know that I can positivelycontribute to your Client's operations in either role. I have receivedconsistent commendations for achieving gain in productivity, safety, andefficiency.

Consistentlyrecognized for outstanding performance, I have Baker Hughes more than $1.5M in2015 alone. An expert in purchasing, vendor development, vendor management,contract negotiations, global sourcing, etc., I have repeatedly reducedexpenditures, cost-of-sales (COS) and cost-of goods (COG), as well as assistedand managed major system's implementations (SAP) of purchase, planning andscheduling, inventory and tracking systems and the use of Lean Managementskills and processes.

My attached resumethat highlights my ability, knowledge, and expertise in SupplyChain/Procurement arena is enclosed for your review. During my time, I amconfident that my successful experience in these fields will enable meaggressively pursue cost-reduction opportunities and improve the return ofinvestment (ROI) for your Client's Company.

I am excitedabout this position and the ability to help your Client Company's futuresuccess. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contactme if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review anddiscuss my qualifications with you in more detail.

Thank youagain for your time and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Regards

BruceWhitehead Ph. 713-***-**** Email:**********@*****.**

Resume:

BruceL. Whitehead

TheWoodlands, Texas 77382

Email: **********@*****.*** Home Phone: 281-***-**** Cell Phone: 713-***-****

Strengths include Material and Service procurement for allaspects at the Corporate and Manufacturing level. Expertise in material management, developingstrategic teaming alliances and negotiating contract partnerships. Successful in Production, Planning, andPurchasing management. Assisted in several MRO, MRP, and ERP systemsimplementations. Demonstrated achievements inestablishing many cost-saving programs. Developed, managed, and mentorDepartment's staff into professional functioning and efficient units. Assistedin Lean Manufacturing developments, practices and processes.

Implemented of several Procurement systems:including SAP and Oracle.

- Initiated many cost saving programs in diverse industries; High-Tech, Food, and Oil/Chemical.

- Successfully established Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Procurement standards, policies, and guidelines.

- Managed, developed and mentored professional staffs.

- Developed and implemented several Strategic Teaming Alliance programs.

- Increased Mfg. Dept efficiencies in Production and Material Planning – Lean Mfg.

Experience

Baker Hughes, Inc., Houston, Texas, 2001 – 2015

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – HTC – Supply Chain Operations: 2013 – Sept,2015

Assisted the Plant/Corp in thedevelopment of Strategic Teaming alliances, managed and reviewed raw materialneeds. Developed and reviewed strategies of Plant’s/Corp. critical parts,managed Machine Shop Planning & Outside Services (Div.)

- Reduce Division's raw material inventory by $1.5M+ (2015)

- Managed Machine Shop Planning/Outside Services Mgr. Establish On-Time Delivery metrics (96 Reduce lead-times by 60%.

- Managed and coordinated the Machine Shop Scheduling/Planning of daily work-order work flow. (WIP)

- Coordinated with Div. Production, the strategy of raw material needs based upon MRP demand.

- Assisted Corp Strategic Sourcing in Supplier alliance negotiations and contracts in maintaining and establishing strong world-class Supply Chain.

- Coordinated with Corporate Purchasing with new Sourcing leads, developments, and metrics.

- Developed cost saving venues – $1M+(2014).

Business Unit Manager – Composites Product Line, BOT: 2011 –2013

In charged of the Composite Tool ProductLine (28 people) production and corresponding Supply Chain – BOT NavigationPlant.

- Increased Mfg. over 30%, (2011), resulting in $30M increased shipping $’s.

- Increased Mfg. over 28% (2012), resulting in $26M increased shipping $’s.

- Composite Tool Production Line increased to become 25% to 33% of Plant’s Wkly shipping $’s.

- Increased Mfg. efficiencies through Lean Mfg. projects/processes. Reduce waste by 40%.

- Developed Secondary Sourcing of 95% of parts through partnerships with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Marketing.

- Established, developed, and coordinated Cost Saving programs: $6M(2011), $4M (2012).

- Developed, Implemented, and Managed HSE programs for the Dept.

- Assisted in the Global strategy of Product Tool Line to increase BHI market shares by 15% to 20% Global.

- Managed and scheduled both the Planning and Procurement of goods and services for the Product Line.

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Inventory Control & Distribution Manager, HCC: 2009 –2011

In charged of the Shipping,Receiving, and Warehouse (10 people) for the Hughes Christensen Plant.

- Assisted in the 60% reduction of the warehouse sq. footage through Lean Projects.

- Developed strategy plans with Purchasing to increase inventory turns.

- Implemented warehouse guidelines/procedures for Receiving and Shipping Dept for the Division.

- Removed slow moving & obsolete stock from the warehouse. Reduced inventory by 30%.

- Involved on several Lean-Product Improvement Teams (PITS) to reduce waste/improve efficiencies

Senior Manufacturing Specialist; 2006 – 2009

ProjectManagement:

- Coordinated, implemented, and managed the Field Service Units (FSU’s - Atlas Trucks and Skids) into a MRP ordering system within SAP, as well as the ordering and manufacturing of said units for Field distribution.

- Assisted in the management of Customer Service Field Sales of Spares, thus improving and

reducingthe benchmark of from “Days Orders – Days Shipped” and also increasing overall financialsales. Reduced backlog by 60%. Increased spares turnovers by 25%.

- To mentor, consult and assisted the Purchasing Mechanical Team with Strategic Sourcing and SAP purchasing process guidelines.

- Review, coordinated, and implement over 500 parts outsourced to Third World Countries.

HTC Purchasing Supervisor; 2001 – 2006

Oversaw manufacturing ProcurementTeam (30 people) for the production ofasset tools of Baker Atlas and Inteq divisions. Responsible of yearlydepartmental spending of approx. $150MM+. Assisted in the development and implementations of Purchasing standardsand guidelines for the department. Coordinated the supply of purchased components for both themanufacturing of assets tools and field spare parts sales.

- Assisted in the development and implementations of several Procurement projects to reduce part shortages to manufacturing and to Customer Sales Service.

- Developed strengthening processes between the Purchasing other Manufacturing Depts.

- Managed, developed, and mentored a professional Purchasing Department.

- Coordinated and developed a Buyer's and Supplier's Manuals for the Department.

- Assisted in the reorganization and implementation of a new ECO process in manufacturing.

- Participated in the development and implementation of several Strategic Teaming alliances.

- Assisted in the development and implementation of several Supplier Strategy programs.

- Assisted in the reduction the outstanding A/P issues.

Education

B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Continuing Business Education

San Jacinto College--Business Management

Wartburg College-Business Management

MarquetteUniversity-Business Management

Variousclasses/seminars of Purchasing, Purchasing Law, & Sales/Use-Tax Seminar,

KarrassNegotiations, APICS, Lean Manufacturing

Awards and Honors

Who’s Who ofUniversity Leaders,

Helping HandAward, Maxwell House Coffee-Kraft Foods

Buyer of theYear, Maxwell House Coffee-Kraft Foods

President’sAward, Baker Hughes

Chairman HSEAward, Baker Hughes

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