Senior Buyer

Cell: 313-***-**** Detroit, MI ***** *********@***.***

PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Versatile Senior Buyer with expertise in Global Supply Chain Management with strong production and pre-production negotiation, liaison and team building skills dedicated to continuously improving processes. I am a visionary leader in resolving complex and unresolved procurement challenges.

SKILLS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE

SAP ERP -SharePoint

Global Supplier Optimization

Contract Negotiations

Process Improvement

Cross Function Collaboration

MS Office and Outlook

Global Sourcing Strategy

Metallic Commodities

Market Penetration & Expansion

Open Communication

Production & Pre-Production

Benchmarking

Budgeting & Expense Control

New Program Launch

Project Follow up

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Ferndale, MI

Purchasing Specialist Aug. 2021 – Sept. 2022

Working with on-site management personnel and other stakeholders to implement sourcing projects, purchase bulk and raw material, and provide goods & services to ensure on-site operational needs are met.

Managing purchase orders to support the plant and production team plans as generated by MRP and plant purchase requisition requirements for material orders for inter-company and external suppliers.

Evaluate and analyze market trends for the suppliers, with firm requirements for on-time delivery of raw materials and additional strategies

Escalate material supply issues and collaborate with our sourcing team within the region and globally to create a resolution plan

Manage supplier's setup and maintenance in the ERP/SAP system

Proactively maintain an open line of communication to develop a strategic partnership with new and existing critical suppliers

Calculate the usage and projective quantities of raw material to ensure sufficient raw materials are in the pipeline

Prestolite Wire (position moved to Mexico) Southfield, MI

Purchasing Specialist Feb 2019 - Dec. 2019

Advance Purchasing - Procure Wire Harness components for our Nogales, MX Plant

Manage as the single point of contact for our North American Purchasing Automotive Division - Prysmian Group General Cable Corp.

Manage contracts, quotes, RFQs, monthly/quarterly reports, cost reductions, negotiations, agreements, records, documents, emails, and all other core purchasing responsibilities.

Collaborate and influence decision-making with key cross-functional teams to build internal relationships: engineering, operations, finance, and manufacturing.

Develop key supplier relationships and engagements/business unit reviews and new innovative products

Evaluate and analyze market trends, report key trends for Wire Harness components

Assist with the annual budget/forecasting material(s) cost to top management

Travel when required – approximately 15-25%

Sogefi Engine Systems USA Rochester Hills, MI

Program Buyer (Contract Assignment maternity leave coverage) July 2018 - Nov. 2018

Perform high-level strategic procurement and expertise for the Gas & Oil Filtration team

Managed and served as the primary point of contact for suppliers to include contracts, quotes, cost reductions, negotiations, meetings, and all other related Purchasing concerns for the North America Operations

Supported the team initiative to achieve the goals and objectives as set forth by VW Group and Ford Motor Company

Ensured all supplier commitments are tracked, benchmarks were updated and met for assigned programs

Monitored the supplier's readiness all over the development life versus the program planning milestones, manages

risk on costs / quality / delay

HBPO (A Module Company) Troy, MI

Program Buyer November 2016 - January 2018

Engaging, managing, and collaborating on projects with internal staff, manufacturing/plant personnel, engineers, customers, and suppliers.

Purchased Front End Modules and Carriers that contain Active Grill Shutters for OEM

Proposal of sourcing strategy and adherence with purchasing manager, duration of RFQ and lead on the value analysis process, commercial negotiation, preparation of sourcing recommendation, finalization and negotiation of purchasing-related contracts and agreements with suppliers.

Cost Saving Initiatives: Initiate projects that will lead to cost savings.

Explore the market for new materials, supplies and processes to develop new sources and/or generate cost benefits and/or risk reductions.

Maintaining communication with suppliers with regards to purchased parts to ensure delivery-purchasing expectations are met.

Manage data and created requisitions in SAP (finance/purchasing system) to ensure validity and accuracy of information entered

Stellantis - formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC – MEDA Auburn Hills, MI

Purchasing Operations Specialist May 2013 - September 2016

Procure and execute contractual agreements for Direct Purchasing

Work with cross-functional teams to resolve any Purchase Order issues

Coordinate with metallic buyers to process production orders including tooling, prototype, and MPLF orders through

utilization of SAP ERP, Lotus Notes, and Compass systems

Serve as P.O.S departmental leader conducting monthly Generalist meetings and resolving departmental issues

Liaise with Finance to insure timely supplier payment

Stellantis - formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC – MEDA Auburn Hills, MI

Lead Buyer, Production June 2011 - May 2013

Managed Metallic Internal Thread Fasteners by conducting RFQs, negotiating savings initiatives and global contracts

Received the Chrysler Recognition of Excellence Award

Lead Buyer for all Metallic, Chemical, Clips, and Clamps commodities with an APV of $13M

Negotiated and awarded production and prototype contracts

Identify potential sources for new programs also responsible for contractual maintenance

Consistently achieved annual cost reductions of 3%

General Motors LLC Warren, MI

Senior Buyer, Production/Pre-Production February 2002 - November 2009

Proven expertise in purchasing Production and Pre-Production Metallic, Chemical, and Powertrain commodities. Accountable for savings initiatives and optimizing suppliers for Car and Truck platforms for internal and external threaded fasteners, rivets, clips, clamps and miscellaneous black functional plastics. Pre-Production consisted of commodities for master cylinders, brakes, fuel lines, batteries, frames, trim, interior and exterior body parts. Restructured the supply base as well as resolved procurement concerns that showed discrepancies with engineering and or the plant perspectives. Served as the primary point of contact for suppliers to provide contracts, quotes, drawings and meetings.

Achieved 8% savings for FY 2008 better than the predicted budget of 3% with an Annual Purchasing Volume (APV) of $135M was achieved through benchmarking, negotiations and on-line bidding reviewed requisitions for the best price, procedure and timing

Prepared purchase orders or bid requests, reviewed bid proposals, negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, resolved contractually, performance, deliveries and payment issues

Managed manual and computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories

Signed off on Engineer Work Orders (EWO) and Bill of Material (BOM) for both production and pre-production

Engaged Supplier Quality Engineering to investigate quality issues and develop a corrective plan which resulted in improved supplier’s understanding of design specifications

General Motors Corp. Warren, MI

Buyer, Pre-Production July 2000 - January 2002

Provided purchasing requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services in a timely manner as required by the Product Purchasing Operations Department. Required to place contracts with predetermined suppliers from Advance Purchasing or suppliers approved by a selective list with pre-production capabilities and tooling tech reviews

Concurrently achieved a 3% savings goal based on APV from $50M to $75M

Performed as a liaison between GM Plants, Engineering, and Supplier Quality departments to handle offshore contracts assisting production buyers and suppliers

EDUCATION

Master Business Administration, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science, Wayne State University

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