Project Manager Sourcing
Resume:
EDWARD A. MOSES
Ohio 45833 567-***-****
************@*****.***
An energetic self starter capable of managing and inspiring teams of Professional Purchasing and Supply Chain individuals, with the capacity to execute long and short term projects. A proven history of success to drive product cost down and develop the right suppliers to get the job done. Capable of taking new ideas and creating efficiency within the organization.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Sourcing Manager
06/2023 to Present
Cattron Inc.
Warren, Ohio
Cattron Inc. is an OEM manufacturing safety and control systems focusing on the energy, railroad and industrial sectors.
I have 7 indirect reports in the purchasing department with an annual spend of 30 million
annually.
Streamlined objective of metal machined items purchased from multiple suppliers down to 3 machine shops with an annual savings of 10%
Refined a new supplier for analog metal gauges to support our generator customers eliminating a poor performing supplier which permitted our production to fill back orders.
Work with a system called Silicon Expert to catch obsolete electrical components before they become a roadblock to production, by recommending alternatives.
Mitigated new electrical component suppliers into our approved supply base to allow us better options for finding obsolete components that halt our assembly department from filling orders.
Global Sourcing Manager
07/2015 to 06/2023
Multilink Inc.
Elyria, Ohio
Multilink Inc. is an OEM in the Power Supply and Fiber Optic Industry building metal assemblies and stampings to both the Cable Utilities and DOT sectors.
I conduct a successful supply chain that spends around 60 million annually.
As a leader, I work with four direct reports to progress our effectiveness in the marketplace.
Oversee multiple projects to bring teams together in an effort to drive cost down on new
products before they become mass production items.
Launched my career with multiple production projects assigned, and landed a 15% savings on moving welded metal enclosures to a manufacture in India and away from China.
Orchestrated Supplier Changes in anticipation of tariffs being imposed on Chinese goods,
I transposed multiple Box Builds into India and Vietnamese based
companies ushering in a 20% cost savings for these metal assemblies.
Directed a project for new enclosures creating a solution to replace our gel seal needs
generating a more efficient and reliable product to our customers.
Purchasing Manager
06/2014 to 07/2015
Hyundai Ideal Electric Company
Mansfield, Ohio
Hyundai Ideal is a leader in building large electrical generators and motors for the Energy and
Utilities Industries.
I managed a successful supply chain of 5 direct reports, with a spend of around 85 million
annually.
Procured multiple commodities for Mass Production needs, sent out RFQ packages and
awarded the best supplier for the materials offered.
Managed materials within our warehouse to assure inventory and safety stock
requirements were correct, oversaw quarterly inventory counts to assure accuracy of our
WMS.
Attacked supply base issues by developing new vendors to replace low performance
suppliers and increase quality and on time delivery to 95%.
Achieved a cost savings of 15% for metal assembly products by exploring alternative
manufacturers offering the same form, fit and function.
Senior Global Buyer
09/2007 to 06/2014
Rolls Royce Energy Systems
Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Rolls Royce was a leader in the Energy Industry providing Power Turbines for Oil and Gas as well as Power Generation to our customers.
I executed 35 million in individual spend with a total of 200 million in total supply chain
spend with a large focus on electrical motors and generators.
Managed all aspects of ERP through the use of SAP for contracts, BOM input, purchase
orders, and MRP for delivery schedules.
Used SAP to track inventory levels for warehouse management and safety stock.
Oversaw projects through the use of ARIBA, inputting and tracking projects, also
assigning stakeholders for approval and tasks to keep track of tight schedules.
Chased on time delivery issues by improving supplier relations and order reaction time
through follow up and order acknowledgment.
Launched long term contracts to hold pricing on high usage commodities keeping cost in
balance for two to three years.
Arbitrated longer payment terms with the intent to hold on to cash for products that were
long lead WIP material.
Mediated with our legal attorneys to settle commercial issues with complicated suppliers.
Procured multiple commodities for our Mass Production needs, negotiated pricing and
awarded contracts to the best suppliers.
SKILLS
SAP - 7 years Oracle - 5 years
ARIBA – 5 years Microsoft Office - 10+ years
Syspro - 5 years ISO 9002/ 14000 - 10+ year
Materials Management Procurement
Contracts for LTA Supplier Development
EDUCATION
North Central Technical College
BA Business Administration
Mansfield, Ohio
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