RICH MONTOYA
Strategic Global Sourcing Manager Global Supply Chain Manager
San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Strategic Global Sourcing and Supply Chain professional with 20+yrs. expertise in longterm sourcing strategy, procurement, spend management, supplier selection, inventory control, increased inventory turns, RFP/RFQ, MSAs, supply agreements, supplier development, shortage resolution, and costsaving initiatives in Aerospace and Life Science. Strong track record of strengthening global supplier partnerships, executing category strategies, and maintaining supply continuity in complex, multiproduct manufacturing environments while supporting regulatory compliance and ISO 9001 standards.
CORE STRENGTHS
Global Sourcing and Category Strategy
Operations
Supplier Negotiation
Procurement
PPV and VAVE (cost savings/costs avoidance)
Supplier Performance (Scorecards, SCARs, Audits)
Supply Continuity and Risk Mitigation
NPI Support
VMI
Kanban
ERP/MRP Accuracy
PPM
OTD > 98%
Lean and Six Sigma
Safety
Team development
DBS and TPS (5S, Shin Kaizen, PSP, Pokayoke)
EXPERIENCE
Molecular Devices / Danaher – San Jose, CA Aug 2021 – July 2026
Global Sourcing Manager Global Supply Chain Manager Commodity Manager
Owned global sourcing strategy for plastics (Qtrays, microplates, pipette tips, tubing), electronics, optics, PCBAs, PCs, software, OEM assemblies, and packaging supporting bioanalytical instruments. Built and managed a global supplier network across North America, Europe, and Asia to secure quality, competitive pricing, reduced lead times, and longterm supply continuity. Implemented the first VMI program, executed PPV costdown and VAVE initiatives, improved supplier performance, strengthened supply resilience, and supported NPI readiness. Procurement, trade compliance, OTD > 98%, inventory management, MSAs, supply agreements, DPO improvement, freight reduction, RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, bid analysis, supplier awards, shortage resolution, and ERP/MRP accuracy > 98%for global planning.
Alpha Teknova – Hollister, CA Dec 2020 – Aug 2021
Commodity Manager Supply Chain
Managed commodities for plastics (Q-trays, microplates, pipette tips), chemicals, packaging, and cultured media supporting custom molecular biology production. Built supplier partnerships, MSAs, and supply agreements to secure competitive pricing and longterm reliability. Implemented standard work for supplier selection, inventory control, procurement, and shortage management. Improved DPO and leveraged operational data to drive proactive sourcing decisions ensuring supply continuity.
ADDEV Materials – Morgan Hill, CA June 2014 – Dec 2020
Sourcing Manager Commodity Manager Supply Chain Manager
Managed procurement and commodity strategy for packaging, plastics (syringes, films, tubes), chemicals, components, and materials across Healthcare and Aerospace markets. Built strategic supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, reduce lead times, and ensure supply continuity. Executed competitive bidding, spend analysis, costreduction initiatives, VMI implementation, MSAs, supply agreements, supplier accountability, commercial issue resolution, onsite audits, supplybase optimization, and supplier transitions in a JIT, Lean/Six Sigma environment.
TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS
Oracle
NetSuite
Power BI
Excel
Intuitive
SharePoint
SAP (familiarity)
Lean and Six Sigma
DBS Tools
D&B Supplier ratings
Cost Modeling
RFQ/RFP/RFI
ERP/MRP Planning
Forecasting and Demand Planning Tools
VAVE Methodologies
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