Supply Chain Procurement Manager
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER J. DRENOWATZ
Grapevine, TX 76051
********@*****.***
EDUCATION: The University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Master of Business Administration in Marketing, December 2007
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, December 1993
Concentration in Advertising/Minor in Marketing
EXPERIENCE:
November ’17 to Present Republic Services, Inc.
Field Procurement Manager
Lead strategic cost savings projects and handle tactical implementation of national procurement initiatives and related processes to maximize business opportunities and optimize cost for the assigned areas.
Supporting tactical vendor management objectives, rationalizing the supply base, leveraging spend, reducing rates, participating in the on-going transformation of procure-to-pay processes, and implementing compliance processes to ensure sustained value capture.
Manage supply chain projects for assigned areas and maintain the momentum of procurement activities to support the fast pace of field operations.
Provide procurement support to multiple field leadership teams within large geographical areas, providing input to strategies that drive solutions to field leadership requests.
Manage a portfolio of area and national vendors partnering with corporate Category Managers to manage national relationships.
Negotiate process and business needs with vendors in varied markets and works with contract management to finalize contract arrangements for assigned areas, working cross-functionally with Legal, Risk Management, Finance, Maintenance and Operations teams.
Conduct bids and evaluate responses recommending bids of acceptable quality, cost saving and payment terms for final approval, and awards contracts upon approval from Procurement and field leadership.
Maintain continual contact with end users for assigned categories and/or areas to compare local purchase agreements and leverage terms and conditions for national agreements.
Monitor and manage to relevant metrics including spend analytics, procure-to-pay processes, operational efficiencies, supplier performance and benefits capture of major subcontractors.
Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives and delivers YOY financial benefits to assigned projects/categories.
February ’99 to October ‘17 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
May ’14 to October ’17 Regional Commercial Business Manager
Responsible for the management of Bell Helicopter's commercial business related activities with major direct sales programs and coproduction programs with customers located throughout the world.
Analysis of RFQ’s, preparation of proposals and contractual agreements.
Review and approval of price quotations
Contract Negotiations
Ensuring the proper payment schedules are adhered to and required profit margins are attained.
Coordination with Legal and Textron when required.
Administration of contracts to ensure completion of Bell’s obligation within the budgets and schedules established for the program.
Establish and maintain a relationship with the customer to ensure the customer fulfills its obligations to Bell in accordance with the terms of the contract.
September ’07 to May ‘14 Supplier Manager
Led and executed strategic supply chain plans for $1 billion H-1 military program in matrix organization. Provided leadership direction to drive team of six supply chain specialists tasked with multi-year procurement of over 3,200 parts from 311 suppliers with direct parts cost per aircraft at $8M. (SAP)
Statistical analysis of manpower, tool capacities, inventory dollars, historical performance, and projected deliveries to align schedule requirements.
Supervise and assist buyers in daily tactical procurement activities including issuing Request for Proposals, source selection, price analysis and negotiations, order placement, and order fulfillment.
Interface with subcontractors for delivery of quality goods at the best value in accordance with established manufacturing schedules, logistics requirements and/or using department requirements.
Drive procurement activities through competitive activities to achieve best-value for the customers.
Conduct trend analysis of supplier performance and working with buyers to develop improvement plans.
Maintain major component part number management of all major items through analysis of MRP system audits, transaction history, and lead time analysis.
Work closely with buyers, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure on time support to manufacturing.
Purchasing and procuring parts, tools and material at prices most economical to the company and in accordance with established schedules
July ’04 to September ‘07 Senior Supportability Engineer/CAV Manager
Maintain the Navy’s CAV database and all ROR parts on contract for V-22 and H-1 programs.
Coordinating timely receipt, induction, and shipping of parts returned by customers for repair by BHTI or vendors.
Coordinating with Contracts Department to ensure funding is in place for repair of components.
Working directly with Customer Item Managers to status and update priority parts.
Coordinating with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Spares Departments to ensure meeting of contractual requirements.
Forecasting monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales based on historical performance and customer expectations.
Managing and motivating staff of direct reports.
November ’03 to July ’04 Customer Support Specialist
Working directly with foreign, domestic, military, and commercial customers ordering spare parts.
Using sales orders, kits, inventory control, contracts, manufacturing schedules, AOG expedites, government property order control.
Anticipating future customer requirements, forecasting inventory levels, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Coordinating timely shipping and transportation of parts.
September ’01 to Nov. ‘03 Export Traffic Administrator II
Arranging domestic and international transportation of helicopters and parts using small package couriers, motor freight lines, and freight forwarders.
Government shipments on Department of State License.
Arranging transportation of company promotional material and collateral.
Coordinating AOG shipments via freight forwarders.
October ’00 to Sept. ‘01 International Marketing Sales Representative
Direct selling of helicopters, equipment, and related services in the European marketplace.
Creating proposals and making presentations to current and prospective clients.
Coordinating press releases and trade shows.
Planning and coordinating agendas for customer visits.
Identifying and developing areas of revenue generation and cost savings.
Assisting with advancement of sales in other territories as needed.
February ’99 to October ’00 Traffic Administrator II
Coordinating all aspects of business travel for company executives.
Coordinating shipping and receiving of company materials.
Certifications: Certified Textron Six Sigma Green Belt
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, Windows 10, SAP, Salesforce.Com, ePro
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