JAMES R. GOBLE

*** ******* ***** **. ***********, NC 28117

Cell: 262-***-**** Email: adcxmk@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Innovative, assertive and goal oriented Supply Purchasing Professional who offers a distinguished background of successfully propelling quality programs and initiatives that delivered continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, safety, and productivity. Hands-on, collaborative manager with an impeccable record of success in delivering customer focused leadership, strategic planning, and operational and financial data analysis. Known for analyzing existing systems and processes as well as evaluating suppliers and purchasing opportunities to devise notable improvements and enhance profit performance. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning & Organizational

Leadership

Domestic & International Business Outsourcing

Process Reengineering & Change Management

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Inventory Control & Cost Reduction

New Product Introduction

Policy & Procedure Formulation

Staff Management and Development

RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

INGERSOLL RAND 2012-Present

$15 Billion diversified industrial manufacturing corporation that markets leading brands including Trane, Ingersoll Rand, Club Car, and Thermal King

Ingersoll Rand Power Tools: Senior Procurement Program Manager (2014-Present) 5 Direct Reports, 4 Indirect Reports, Three Global Plants with $97M Procurement Spend Senior manager responsible for leading a sector facing procurement organization within the Industrial Sector. Accountable for leading the successful completion of all NPD and Productivity projects across three Power Tools manufacturing sites, three distribution centers and one product development center.

Provide leadership to guide successful completion of on-going NPD projects across multiple business units in support of corporate growth requirements.

Positively impacted bottom-line results through execution of productivity projects and development / implementation of global supply chain strategies for year on year savings.

Drive alignment of global sourcing strategies with the sector plant requirements for successful integration corporate goals.

Trane Commercial HVAC: Senior Procurement Program Manager (2012-2014) 5 Direct Reports, Three Plants with $275M Procurement Spend Senior manager responsible for leading a sector facing procurement organization within the Climate Solutions SBU. Accountable for leading the successful completion of all NPD and Productivity projects across three Trane manufacturing sites.

DRS – Technologies, Inc., Milwaukee, WI 2003-2012

$1.8B sector of the $14B Leonardo Company that manufactures integrated motor controls, power distribution systems and motor propulsion systems for the US Navy Manager, Subcontracts and Bid & Proposals (2007-2012) 2-6 Direct Reports

High profile manager charged with devising and incorporating processes in conjunction with arranging material costs for all customer proposals across the division. Negotiated and maintained long term supply agreements, supplier teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding and non-disclosure agreements.

Spearheaded negotiation of 5% material cost reductions across all submitted proposals.

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Materials Manager (2003-2007)

16-25 Direct/Indirect Reports

Essential manager recruited to oversee the Purchasing, Planning, Receiving, Stockroom, and Shipping functions, while serving as an instrumental member of ERP Implementation Team that was assembled to support the installation and process enhancements for the procurement functions across two facilities.

Commanded a combined direct and indirect procurement spend of $53M at PCT’s Milwaukee, WI and Danbury, CT Facilities.

Generated 4% cost decrease through supplier development and early supplier involvement. MERCURY MARINE, Fond du Lac, WI 2002-2003

$1.3B division of Brunswick Corporation that manufactures inboard and outboard marine engines and accessories Commodity Manager-Fuel and Air Systems

Commodity Manager appointed to devise and implement strategies for division in conjunction with directing spend in excess of $60M. Steered and contributed to cross-functional Center of Excellence teams that supported the Divisional balanced score card. Oversaw and sustained currency and pricing fluctuations based on contracts with suppliers.

Amplified awareness and accountability across the organization by establishing metrics for performance that aligns with the Commodity Strategy.

Furnished support for optimal designs and accomplished forecasted objectives through effective integration of suppliers during front end of product development cycles.

Obtained complete comprehension of engineering and integration capabilities of supplier partners, and classify potential sole source partners.

Collaborated with the Asian sourcing function to support the organization’s growing regional presence.

EATON CORPORATION, Navy Controls Division, Milwaukee, WI 2001-2002

$230M division of Eaton Corporation that manufactures integrated motor controls and power distribution systems for US Navy

Senior Program Purchasing Manager

6 Direct Reports, $10M Procurement Spend

Senior manager designated to devise commodity strategies for product line that are consistent with NCD overall strategy in addition to leading the supplier selection process. Established and implemented goals for product line in conjunction with product line manager and aligned procurement and planning strategies with customer requirements.

Furnished support to NCD and site metrics, new product sourcing, project cost management, supply base rationalization, ECO management, rework management, warranty, material and capital forecast.

Constructed and managed long term agreement with suppliers that provided a strategic advantage.

Superintended and negotiated cost to accomplish reduction goals established by the organization. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

MERCURY MARINE, Fond du Lac, WI

Purchasing Agent - New Product Development

EATON CORPORATION, Torque Control Products Division, Marshall, MI Senior Buyer – Commodity Manager

II STANLEY CO., INC., Battle Creek, MI

Supplier Development Administrator

ISRINGHAUSEN INC., Battle Creek, MI

Buyer / Planner

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Former, Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

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