Engineering Sales
Resume:
Gabrielle Ostach
Shelby Twp, MI
aczh3k@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic, energetic, results-oriented purchasing professional with a 16 year track record of proven success in managing multimillion-dollar product lines. Background includes launching several programs successfully with high year over year savings achieved through contract negotiation, managing VA/VE projects and resourcing activities. Creative thinker who likes to strategize and work with cross-functional teams to ensure the success and added value of the vendor relationship. Note: Willing to discuss positions within 50 mile radius.
EDUCATION
Cleary University:
BA Business Management
SKILLS
All Current Versions of MS Office
SAP
Ford Systems:
WIPS - Production Purchasing System
WERS - Engineering Notice System
EXPERIENCE
12/2013 to Present
Kostal Kontakt Systemes
Sr. Project Buyer
• Responsible for the purchase Resins, injection molded parts, stampings, Tooling, Capital Equipment, Electrical
• Ensures alignment of company goals and manages the purchasing interface with other departments
• Participates in the strategy meeting/process to provide market prices and or estimates for raw materials and services
• Identifies and realizes areas for cost
• stamped sensors/focus on beryllium copper for one project - this to be changed to more effective material.
• Participates in Project teams for the development of new articles and implementation of engineering changes during the design phase and ensures that all bought in components are sourced in line with the set timing plan, quality requirements and cost targets
• Work in SAP to create P.O.’s for spot buy items for the plant
• Work in SAP to create Scheduling Agreements for long term suppliers for the plant
• Responsible for all projects related to the plant - negotiations for pricing, LTA’s, warranties etc.
• Control and maintain budget for the spend
• Lead for VA/VE Negotiations and strategy implementations with each supplier
• Responsible for the strategy of the NA Plant
• Monitors the supply market through regular communication with the other strategic buyers, visits at exhibitions and suppliers.
• Currently working to change Resin used in in -house production - annual saving estimated at $550K
6/2012 to 6/2013
Air International Corporation
Senior Commodity Buyer Electrical/Program Buyer
• Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Controlled and maintained the Electrical Commodity Purchasing budget.
• Worked with the core ISO team to develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interviewed them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Sent out detailed RFI’s, RFQ’s to appropriate vendors, reviewed and processed quotes.
• Worked with the Global team on the commodity strategy for the Electrical Components at Air International.
• Participated in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Resolved vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
• Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Prepared reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
• Reviewed purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Reviewed, evaluated, and approved specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Represented AI in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
Program Buyer
• Represented purchasing on the New Business Development Team.
• Bought housings and covers for the HVAC component - Stampings
• Worked with Business Development Team and Engineering to create BOM to go out or quote on.
• Created and maintained storyboard pursuit boards for pending and new programs.
• Worked as a core member on the cross functional team with engineering and program management and sales until program was launched.
• Managed VA/VE projects with selected suppliers per contracts/VAVE Leader
08/2010 to 09/2011
DANA CORPORATION
Senior Buyer - Antifriction Bearings
• Responsible for Antifriction bearings (production) Annual spend 120M
• Handled 10 projects with a total savings of 5M (Resourcing)
• Developed budget for 2011 along with the Commodity Strategy to support the budget implementation
• Responsible for researching, preparing and leading supplier contract negotiations (price increases or long term agreements).
• Lead and managed Global sourcing market baskets with each global lead (S. America, Asia, Europe, Brazil, Mexico)
05/2007 to 08/2010
FEDERAL MOGUL CORPORATION
Global Commodity Manager Antifriction Bearings and Hub Assemblies (aftermarket)
• 2010 won an award for saving the most money within the company on a resourcing project. Savings; 1.6 M with a 52% overall savings.
• Budget for 2008 was 3.2 M (Annual) Exceeded budget by 1.2 M.
• Budget for 2009 was 7.4M - budget goal was met.
• Researched materials and suppliers to develop an expertise related to Commodity.
• Developed Commodity Strategy Annually to outline opportunities and challenges.
• Implemented and managed all projects pertinent to budget. At one point I managed 13 projects with savings totaling 8M (Annually).
• Worked closely with marketing and engineering to handle quality issues with suppliers or
• Negotiate/implement VA/VE activities.
• Responsible for researching, preparing and leading supplier contract negotiations (price increases or long term agreements).
• Successfully negotiated several contracts with at least 3% year over year reduction, inventory penalty clauses, exclusivity for the brand and material/currency indexes.
• Lead and managed Global sourcing market baskets with each global lead (S. America, Asia, Europe, Brazil,
• Mexico)
• Performed landed cost analysis on all quotes received, then present sourcing recommendation to Director of Aftermarket
• Developed and mentored global leads and incoming college graduates hired as purchasing analysts.
04/2005 to 05/2007
DETROIT DIESEL
Lead Buyer Small/Medium Cast Parts
• Purchased production & prototype cast iron components (gray, ductile, Hi Si Moly) for the -current S60 engine.
• Sourced new parts on upcoming programs such as the S60 2007, MBE900, HDEP and MDEP engines in conjunction with the commodity strategy established for the deck.
• Worked closely with engineering on cost saving initiatives on current S60 product and any changes relating to the up and coming programs.
• Achieved a savings on a turbo drain adapter for the Series 60 Engine. Changed to an extruded part saving .50 per. Annual Savings: $33,000
• Resourced 25% of manifold business to a supplier in China. Annual Savings: $320,000
• Resourced bearing cap supplier for current S60 Engine.$3.00 per part/Annual
• Savings: $202,000
• Successful LTA negotiations for all new S60 2007 parts on the deck.
• Resourced several financially distressed suppliers.
• Participated in on site assessments for potential suppliers.
• Conducted annual negotiations for productivity on current and future HDEP/MDEG product.
• Created purchase order systems, prototype orders and tooling orders for suppliers.
• Processed quarterly metal surcharges
• Worked in conjunction with Germany to develop global sourcing partners. Establish budget assumptions and objectives once a year.
• Negotiate and lead all VA/VE activities with strategic suppliers
• Participated in global sourcing meetings to establish future suppliers for HDEP/MDEG product. Came in below target on a bundle of brackets saving the HDEP program 2.5M.
• Worked closely with the service buyer to ensure product capacity and potential productivity.09/1999 to 11/2003
FORD MOTOR COMPANY (Kelly Services)
Powertrain Purchasing
Buyer (07/2001 to 11/2003)
Assistant Buyer (09/1999 to 05/2001)
• Functioned as a Vehicle Operations buyer for Engine Stampings and Fasteners
• Implementation of commodity sourcing strategies.
• Performed benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base.
• Conducted Weekly meetings with suppliers to resolve any non-payment issues utilizing WIPS, WERS and GPIRS.
• Participated in ongoing monthly meetings with suppliers to enforce the importance of quality and continuous improvement with quality procedures.
• Followed and supported vehicle launches through interaction with Suppliers, STA and Engineering.
• Worked with engineering and suppliers on mcr actions (cost saving ideas).
• Sent out electronic request for quotes to suppliers for production and prototype parts based on sourcing strategies approved by core purchasing.
• Completed daily sourcing of production stampings and fastener parts in the WIPS work chain to support payment, timing and delivery.
• Completed daily sourcing of prototype parts to support Engineering's timing and delivery.
• Processed tool orders, lump sums and claims.
• Handled cost study requests for program management.
• Addressed currency problems and facilitated actions to resolve the negative impact of currency.
• Identified high-risk suppliers and working closely with STA to resolve any quality issues.
• Followed and supported vehicle launches through interaction with -Suppliers, STA and Engineering.
• Supported cross vehicle line recall issues.
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