Randy S. Radu

*** *. ******* **** *******, MI 483**-***-*** 7157 adwzs1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A skilled professional with experience performing a full range of purchasing functions. Proficient in providing timely support by applying commodity knowledge for Automotive applications. Ability to prioritize to complete tasks in a timely manner, and flexible to multitask when necessary. Reliable, hard working, dedicated and able to work in a fast paced environment. Demonstrated strengths and accomplishments with:

Supplier negotiations Champion VA/VE activities

Material specification knowledge Effective conflict resolution skills

Managing domestic and overseas suppliers Supplier development

Broker purchasing of materials and finished goods MS - Office AS/400 MRP Plex ERP

Cost analysis ISO/TS 16949 Auditor Training

APQP – PPAP process Program Buyer

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GONZALEZ 5/18 - Present

Contractor

General labor

• Light duty component tear down and assembly

• Sand basting metal components

• Fuel injector tear down assembly and testing

WEATHER-BLOC SYSTEMS, MI 12/16 - 4/18

Supply Chain Manager

Responsible for product development of fenestration building and construction materials.

• Audit and develop supply base for new and existing products

• Negotiate and analyze pricing for prototype and production material

• Develop and maintain the bill of materials including material certifications

• Review supplier readiness for production

• Issue and maintain blanket contracts for commodities HAYASHI TELEMPU-NORTH AMERICA, MI 7/14 – 11/16

Commodity Buyer

Responsible for managing material purchases for five U.S. automotive manufacturing locations valued at $250M. Manage sourcing activities for new applications to determine supplier capability, capacity, and risk. Managing all aspects of supplier relationships to obtain product and service information.

• Negotiating supplier pricing for global material spend worth $70M

• Responsible for supplier selection, sourcing documentation and recommendations

• Review supplier quotes and provide cost analysis

• Support supplier metrics for costs, delivery, product quality

• Champion VA / VE activities with suppliers, program teams, and plants to drive cost reductions.

• Support readiness status for new model program development and program management Randy Radu Page 2

ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, MI 01/12 – 05/14

Supply Chain Development

Responsible for development and evaluation of materials and suppliers for automotive and building products applications.

• Audit and Develop supply base for new and existing products

• Review prototype material test results with Engineering

• Negotiate and analyze pricing and supplier readiness

• Issue and maintain blanket contracts for commodities including test parameters CREATIVE FOAM, MI 11/95 – 12/11

Commodities Manager

Responsible for Commodity strategy of four U.S. automotive manufacturing locations valued at $60M. Review customer applications to suppliers based on capability, risk and worthiness. Managing all aspects of supplier relationships to obtain product and service information.

• Negotiating commodity pricing for global material spend worth $15M

• Responsible for supplier selection, sourcing documentation and recommendations

• Implemented alternate suppliers for diversification strategy

• Ability to develop and present commodity market forecasts

• Preparation of RFQs and issue blanket purchase orders

• Responsible for the maintenance of procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery, product quality and performance

• Discuss defective or unacceptable materials with quality control personnel, users, suppliers and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective a UNIQUE FABRICATING, MI 03/92 – 09/92

Cost Estimator

• Calculate/prepare customer quotes for die-cut applications for a multi-plant Automotive Manufacturer

Purchasing Manager

• Promoted to Purchasing Manager to oversee supplier blanket orders, material requirements and inventories for 7 plant locations valued at $50M. Supervised material control staff for products at all locations.

• Responsible for supplier development and all aspects of supplier relationships

• Responsible for procurement of PPAP, production and sample materials

• Tracked supplier quality, on time deliveries, negotiated material pricing and price increases EDUCATION & TRAINING

Macomb County Community College

• 2 years general business studies

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