Joseph J. Vogler

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Tinley Park, IL 60487

708-***-****

adgoub@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Procurement Leader with a successful track record of implementing strategic initiatives that reduce costs and streamline processes. Experience in implementing Lean manufacturing, eProcurement and MRP systems. Software experience includes SAP, EPICOR, Indus and Ariba. Skilled at:

Developing Procurement Strategy

Supplier Development

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Management

Negotiation

Team Development

Project Management

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Cost Reduction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nouryon Chemicals LLC (Formally Akzo Nobel Chemicals LLC), Chicago, IL 2017 to Current

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world

North America Procurement Manager – Strategic Functional Spend, responsible for the Enterprise Services (Professional Services, ICT, Insurance, Office Supplies, Consulting, etc.) and Workforce Services (HR, Car Lease, Third Party Labor and Travel). Implemented Savings of $3.4 million dollars and $1.8 million with goals of $1.0 million.

Tuthill Pump Group, Alsip, IL 2012 to 2017

A Privately held global manufacturer of circulation and lubrication pumps

Director of Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Quality, Leading the Procurement and Supplier Quality teams responsible for all indirect and direct materials in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

Accessed organization’s requirements, developed procurement strategy, communicated individual performance goals, mentored team members, provided performance reviews and implemented supplier scorecards

Negotiated cost savings from 11.6% to 34.1% on indirect and direct products.

Reduced purchased parts percent of sales by 4.2%, reduced supplies expense by 9.7% and reduced inventory by 9.3%

WASTE MANAGEMENT, Lombard, IL 2011 to 2012

The leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. A $13 billion company with 1,000 locations and over 45,000 employees.

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Manager of Midwest Group Procurement and Corporate Strategic Sourcing Manager for MRO

Managed Midwest Group Procurement organization comprised of 6 Area Procurement Managers and 15 indirect Procurement employees based in North America. Purchased over $540 million in vehicle parts, fuel, contingent labor, MRO (maintenance repair & operating) supplies, site services and capital construction projects.

Implemented corporate strategic initiatives which transformed the purchasing functions from decentralized to centralized procurement.

Realized savings of over $9 million through negotiation and implementation of the strategic sourcing process.

Achieved 90% contract utilization through effective implementation plans, metrics and reporting.

Consolidated and reduced approved suppliers from over 5,000 to fewer than 200, realizing annual savings of over $20M, representing 30% of MRO expenses.

Saved over $1.3 million by continuous improvement analysis utilizing product substitution and standardization. SKUs were reduced by of over 70%.

Implemented Demand Management solution for 220 vending machines which generated over $500 in savings per month per machine.

MI-JACK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (MJMC), Hazel Crest, IL 2006 to 2011

MJMC is a private corporation that manages 13 businesses which provide products and solutions for the transportation and material handling industries including Rubber Tire Gantry Cranes.

Director of Corporate Purchasing

Directed Corporate Purchasing department of 13 staff responsible for all indirect materials and services and direct materials for manufacturing operations. Developed procurement strategy, performed performance appraisals, mentored team members, and administered salary actions.

Created and documented a new strategic sourcing process in order to leverage the corporate spend and realize savings between 7% and 31% on 17 different indirect categories.

Initiated product substitutions and standardizations, realizing continuous improvements savings ranging 5% and 65% annually.

Led the selection and implementation of a new eProcurement solution for indirect purchases over a period of six months, partnering with Legal and Accounting, to execute the contracts, document workflows, and perform proper financial analyses.

Partnered with Engineering, Manufacturing and Suppliers on design reviews and continuous improvement opportunities.

Realized savings between 3% and 45% on direct materials through effective negotiations with vendors and the newly documented strategic sourcing process to leverage the corporate spend.

Outsourced inbound freight management and obtained savings of over 20%.

Managed performance of the purchasing departments by tracking key performance indicators which include on time deliveries, quality non conformances, supplier corrective actions, excess on order, weighted supplier lead times, payment terms, purchase price variances and cost savings projects.

Led the documentation and training of all purchasing processes in the ERP system.

SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION, Chicago, IL 1994-2006

An $8 billion multinational paper-based packaging company

Corporate Procurement Manager – Supplier Process Solutions (2000 - 2006)

Developed comprehensive, streamlined, integrated, automated business processes. Led the successful eProcurement implementation, focused on supporting strategic procurement objectives and supplier integration.

Implemented the eProcurement solution with key metrics for 250 sites live, 2,500 users, 4,000 suppliers, 1,100 supplier catalogs, 500,000 pre-sourced items, 275,000 purchase orders, and $660,000,000 of purchases with an average savings of over 4.8%. Improved compliance to corporate agreements from 55% to 80%.

Led a cross-functional team that designed and implemented shared services for purchasing and A/P in one of the largest divisions and eliminated $3.2 million in outsourcing costs.

Corporate Purchasing Manager (1994 – 2000)

Responsible for the negotiation/administration of Corporate Agreements for Maintenance, Repair & Operating Supplies, Tractors, Trailers & Material Handling Equipment (Lift Trucks).

Negotiated over 15 major corporate agreements, which resulted in annual cost savings of over $7.2M.

Partnered with Bain Consulting to identify and implement $42M in synergies as a result of the merger between Jefferson Smurfit Corporation and Stone Container Corporation.

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

C.P.M., National Association of Purchasing Management

C.P.I.M., American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)

Six Sigma Green Belt Training

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