Supply Chain Project Management

RITCHIE CERBOLLES

Brownstown, Michigan ***** 313-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ritchie-cerbolles SUMMARY

A dedicated and goal-oriented senior purchasing and sourcing manager, with vast expertise in project management, program management, bid coordination, and data analysis. Established capabilities in supply chain management, purchasing, procurement, data reporting, APQP, and continuous improvement. Utilizes strong interpersonal and communications skills to guide and develop a workforce, and collaborate across organizational boundaries. An accomplished and driven top performer, who contributes to the efficiency and profitability of a company.

EXPERIENCE

TENNECO, Monroe, Michigan

Program Purchasing Manager, 2012-2024

● Oversaw a team of program buyers to successfully source and launch new programs.

● Improved the efficiency of the supplier quote tracking and review process.

● Helped implement process improvement to the supplier sourcing process.

● Presented monthly program launch updates to management (timing and financial).

● Train new program buyers on systems and processes.

● Identify resource requirements to support program launches.

● Manage launch of purchased components for multiple program launches.

● Track and provide program status updates to the organization. TENNECO, Monroe, Michigan

Program Purchasing Buyer, 2008-2011

● Managed quoting and sourcing of components, resulting in the award of new business.

● Coordinated and led technical/manufacturability reviews that involved the launch team (Program Managers, Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing) and suppliers.

● Established and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating pricing and productivity, and managing on-time launches.

● Analyzed supplier quote data to best recommend the source.

● Led a cross-functional team to strategically source components to meet program timing, reduce program risk, and improve program margins.

● Managed launch of purchased components for multiple program launches.

● Managed program timing of purchased components from sourcing to PPAP.

● Led cross-functional teams to address launch issues to ensure timely resolution.

● Provide program updates to communicate program status to the organization.

● Represent the Purchasing organization during regular program reviews. RITCHIE CERBOLLES

Brownstown, Michigan 48134 313-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ritchie-cerbolles ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

TENNECO, Monroe, Michigan, Commodity Buyer, 2005-2007. Sourced components on awarded business. Coordinated and led technical reviews involving the launch team and suppliers. Established and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating pricing and productivity, and managing on-time launches. Analyzed supplier quote data to best recommend the source with best landed cost that meets program cost targets. Led a cross-functional team to strategically source components. Identified and developed new suppliers to meet program requirements. Developed business strategies for various commodities.

LM GEAR COMPANY, Chesterfield, Michigan, Engineering Manager, 2000-2004. Oversaw the engineering team in the successful launch of new programs.

AEROQUIP CORPORATION, Clinton Township, Michigan, Program Engineer, 1994-1999. Managed successful program launches. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Southfield, Michigan, M.B.A., Business Administration and Management GMI ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, Flint, Michigan, B.S., Mechanical Engineering

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