Supply Chain Program Management
Resume:
Sydney Jewell
Location: Gilbert, PA (Submitting for remote work / hybrid or onsite)
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-j-97733228 Skills Years of Experience
Cost Models 10+
Total Cost of Ownership Models 10+
Semiconductor, PCB, PCBAs,
Products, Cable assy, Complex C/Assy’s
& Harnesses, Box Builds, Electro
Mechanical, Castings & Forgings
10+
All MS Office suite 10+
Cross funcƟonal Work 10+
Summary:
Dynamic professional with 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management, seeking a Category or Commodity Manager role.
Proven track record in leading cross-funcƟonal teams, opƟmizing supply chain processes, and achieving significant cost reducƟon across global projects.
Skilled in building cost model, contract negoƟaƟons, process improvement, and program management, with a strong focus on aligning strategies with business objecƟves. CerƟficaƟons:
CPM Cert- ISM (formerly NAPM)
Six Sigma Lean CerƟfied No. 201********
Internal Auditor Training – AcƟve Power, AusƟn, TX Key Skills:
Global Sourcing
Contract NegoƟaƟons
Cross-funcƟonal team leadership
Process Improvement
Cost Model
Program Management
Supply Chain Management (NPI & ProducƟon)
Experience in diverse industries, ISO 9001, Kaizen, JIT, Mil-Spec, ANSI, ITAR and IATF 16949 experience.
MRP/ERP so ware experience (AS400, Oracle, BaAn, Syteline, MXP & SAP) & Railsys.
Computer literate with extensive MicrosoŌ Office experience, Excellent communicaƟon, and Power BI, Sievo EducaƟon:
Delaware Valley College, English (1984)
California University of PA, CommunicaƟons (1985)
West Chester University, InternaƟonal/Industrial MarkeƟng (1986) Professional Experience:
John Crane Inc Sep 2021 - Jul 2024
Supplier & Category Manager/Hardware/SoŌware/Electronics
Designs and develops the supplier-base to leverage global spend opportuniƟes, reduce lead Ɵmes and total cost of ownership by issuing formal Proposals and Quotes (RFI’s, RFPs, and RFQ’s) and analyze responses to select suppliers that meet or exceed company requirements.
Communicate and conduct meeƟngs and formal presentaƟons with suppliers, plant, and division personnel at all management levels.
Provides input for supplier consolidaƟon and reduce costs whilst maintaining or improving service level and quality.
NegoƟates proper global contracts and develops frame agreements for strategic spend that endure volaƟlity, single source.
Be the main contact for global supplier relaƟons through single point of contact Supplier Management organizaƟon.
Sets performance objecƟves to assigned suppliers (quality improvement, on-Ɵme delivery, lead-Ɵme reducƟon, cost reducƟon).
Defines baseline, improvement targets and monitors progress through a regularly updated supplier scorecard. CommodiƟes such as PCB's, PCBAs, custom /packaging/ hardware, simple cable assys, casƟngs, s/metal enclosures, COTS products such as radio antennas & gateways, connectors, electronic components, soŌware (Saas), sensors (vibraƟon, heat).
Lead complex and business negoƟaƟons with major key suppliers and provide advice for regional sourcing as required.
Conduct business with integrity, in accordance with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulaƟons and anƟ-bribery requirements.
Support acƟvely project and tender execuƟon, Own category experƟse: cost model, benchmark, market trends, supplier panel, LCC opƟons.
Manages supplier audits and performance evaluaƟon with assistance from key stakeholders - Travel to supplier locaƟons to evaluate capabiliƟes, capacity, assess producƟon readiness, invesƟgate new opportuniƟes, and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.
Skilled in managing end-to-end procurement processes for a diverse range of commodiƟes, opƟmizing supply performance while miƟgaƟng risk.
Prestolite Electric Arcade, NY Aug 2018 - Jun 2020 Global Commodity Manager CasƟng /Forgings
Develops strategies to drive improvements in the supply base within specific commodiƟes (die casƟng, machining, powder metal etc.) through development acƟviƟes such as iniƟal supplier audits and progressing to supplier selecƟon, contract draŌing and negoƟaƟons and relaƟonship management
Interfaces with other departments and outside suppliers resolving any purchasing related issues that impact the company
ParƟcipate and support in design and development team and NPI through a quality control discussion with a cross-funcƟon team of representaƟves through-out the company
Define supplier panel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sure it is implemented as well as locate and culƟvate global strong vendor relaƟons
Monitors perƟnent markets and defines how changes will impact the supply and pricing condiƟons
Travels several Ɵmes a year, either in a group or alone to visit current or prospecƟve suppliers domesƟcally or internaƟonally as needed.
CommodiƟes Responsible for: Primarily Alum Die CasƟng, Forgings, Machining with a current spend of
$22,426,043. and a savings of just under 1M.
ParƟcipated in cross-funcƟonal design and development teams, contribuƟng to new product introducƟons and quality control discussions.
Defined and implemented global sourcing strategies, culƟvaƟng strong vendor relaƟons and adapƟng to market changes impacƟng supply and pricing.
Conducted domes c and internaƟonal supplier visits, resolving purchasing-related issues and ensuring alignment with company objecƟves.
OpƟmized supply chain for die casƟng, machining, and powder metal, resulƟng in $1.1M savings across $22.4M spend through strategic sourcing and supplier development. Metso Minerals Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
Commodity Manager Custom Hardware
Responsible for direcƟng and analyzing how a business spends money Define supplier panel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sure it is implemented.
Obtaining quotes from different suppliers and negoƟaƟng price, quanƟty and delivery schedules to ensure that all are coordinated to achieve opƟmal contractual obligaƟons.
Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
GeneraƟng quote comparison’s and contribuƟng to internal supplier selecƟon based on the quotes etc.
Support Tender and Project Phases as well as implemenƟng inventory opƟmizaƟon strategies within the company.
CommodiƟes Responsible for: Electronic, Electrical, Hardware, CasƟngs and Forgings, Machining with a spend of 12Million
Directed and analyzed business expenditure to align with global sourcing strategies, defining and implemenƟng a supplier panel accordingly.
Evaluated quotes within specific commodiƟes, compiling detailed cost breakdown assessments and genera ng quote comparisons to aid in supplier selecƟon.
Supported Tender and Project Phases by implemenƟng inventory opƟmize on strategies, enhancing overall efficiency.
Alstom TransportaƟon Hornell, NY Aug 2014 - Mar 2017 Commodity Manager Electrical/Electronic & Cable Assy’s
Support acƟvely project and tender execuƟon, Own category experƟse: cost model, benchmark, market trends, supplier panel, LCC opƟons.
Help in Managing the catalogue definiƟon and implementaƟon (if appropriate): content, accuracy, evoluƟon in relaƟon with the Technical Advisor/Expert, apply corporate sourcing processes, Analyze risks and sets appropriate miƟgaƟon plan.
Animate commodity maturity improvement plan and strategy deployment.
Lead global QCD relaƟonships with suppliers
Team facilitaƟon:
Ensure Commodity team animaƟon in close link with NAM Sourcing Director Sourcing Strategy:
Define and develops commodity strategy with Sourcing Director and drives its implementaƟon
Define supplier panel in-line with Tender/Project and global Sourcing strategy and makes sure it is implemented
Support Tender and Project Phases:
Lead the selecƟon of suppliers for Tender/Project
Ensure early involvement of suppliers at Tender/Project stage Supplier RelaƟonship Management:
Manage long term relaƟonships with the supplier at Commodity standpoint (legal and contractual aspects)
NegoƟate and animates supplier QCD objecƟves and performance for the commodity
Perform regular (min. quarterly) supplier performance review (incl. quality) and solves major issues and secures objecƟves achievement
Drive supplier negoƟaƟons as appropriate
CommodiƟes Responsible for:
Complex Harnesses, Wire, Pantographs, Electronics, Electrical, various Cable Assemblies with a direct spend of $2Million
Developed and implemented a comprehensive commodity strategy in collaboraƟon with the Sourcing Director, effecƟvely reducing supplier risk through strategic planning and risk mi ga on ac vi es.
Managed supplier relaƟonships from a commodity standpoint, overseeing legal and contractual aspects, negoƟaƟng supplier Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objecƟves, and conducƟng regular performance reviews to ensure objecƟves were met.
Oversaw a $2 million direct spend on commodiƟes such as complex harnesses, wires, pantographs, electronics, electrical components, and various cable assemblies, supporƟng Supplier Quality Engineers with ProducƟon Part Approval Process (PPAP) documenta on.
Gilbarco Veeder Root May 2013 – Dec 2014
Sr Electronics Buyer III
At my previous employment here are some of the responsibiliƟes I have:
Act as the primary RelaƟonship Manager with direct materials suppliers. Create and maintain Blanket Purchase Orders and Standard Purchase Orders. Ensure acknowledgement of Purchase Orders.
Direct contact with outside suppliers, transportaƟon carriers, customer service, and operaƟons staffs to meet current and projected customer requirements, assuring material availability and opƟmal inventory levels.
Work with suppliers using eKanban soluƟon implementaƟon.
Direct contact with outside suppliers, transportaƟon carriers, customer service, and operaƟons staffs to meet/exceed current and projected customer requirements, assuring material availability and opƟmal inventory levels.
Assist with Root Cause/ CorrecƟve AcƟons to short term and permanent soluƟons to material supply issues.
Work closely with Material Planning and OperaƟons departments and suggest and implement appropriate procurement method (JIT, Reorder Point, Consignment, Reducing Lead-Ɵmes, or Scheduled Releases) based on part characterisƟcs, supplier, and demand to opƟmize material velocity and availability.
Assist with Root Cause/ CorrecƟve AcƟons to short term and permanent soluƟons to material supply issues.
Achieve department performance goals (i.e. PPV, LCR sourcing, supplier OTD, inventory reducƟon, payment term improvement, and successful new product development launches (cost, Ɵming, inventory, etc).
Develop new sources for exisƟng materials were doing so will improve overall quality, on Ɵme
CommodiƟes Responsible for: PCB's, PCBA's, PWB's, electronics (connectors, resistors, cable assy's etc) with a direct spend of $3Million.
AcƟve Power Mar 2011 – Apr 2013
Buyer/Planner III
General as well as strategic purchasing support for designs and manufacturing of criƟcal backup power systems and conƟnuous infrastructure soluƟons that work out in the field.
Responsible for checking requisiƟons, obtaining quotes, examining bids, and awarding Purchase Order contracts.
CommodiƟes purchased: cable assemblies, PWA’s, hardware and acƟve / passive components, sheet metal, metal forming & metal stamping, raw PCB’s, power cable lugs.
Developed new supply sources in cases where exisƟng supplier base was unsaƟsfactory.
Contributed to cost reducƟon negoƟaƟons with suppliers to improve company PPV.
Responsible for validaƟng and responding to purchase excepƟon messages, obtaining best price and delivery, processing Purchase Orders, managing delivery schedules to meet the MPS, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen rapport with suppliers to improve performance and build long term, win-win relaƟonships.
Coordinated manufacturing top level PWA’s with EMS companies.
Internal Auditor: Performed quarterly company & departmental audits.
I am a cerƟfied Yellow Belt & currently working on my Green Belt Training for Six Sigma Lean in a year.
CommodiƟes Responsible for: PCB's, PCBA's, cable assy's, electrical / electronic components etc. with a Direct Spend of $2.5Million.
Flextronics Apr 2001 – Sep 2009
Buyer III
Primary responsibility was to review requisiƟons and MRP output. Work with vendors to obtain product or service informaƟon such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase.
Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisiƟons and MRP output.
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery and inventories.
Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectaƟons and escalates when appropriate.
Approves invoices for payment.
Expedites delivery of goods to users. Analyzes inventory levels.
Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
Request quotaƟons, examine bids, negoƟate contracts and make awards.
Some planning as well as schedule changes etc.
Responsible for monitoring the movement of materials through the producƟon cycle.
Regularly interfaces with suppliers and customers to secure both delivery and the best market price.
Makes tacƟcal buying decisions.
Executes corporate sourcing programs and purchasing high dollar parts.
Conducts quarterly supplier reviews.
Maintains procurement records, reports and metrics.
Prepares and/or reviews bid requests and negoƟates contracts within budgetary limitaƟons and scope of authority.
Provides compeƟƟve esƟmates values according to knowledge of market price.
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