Category Management
Resume:
Jason Reed
***************@*****.*** • LinkedIn • 623-***-**** • Phoenix, AZ 85016
Category Management
Seasoned procurement and supply chain leader with over 25 years’ experience operating within the manufacturing and aerospace industries. Proven track record in cutting long term costs with oversight of service, performance, and development, achieving long term company goals through process optimization, having attained best in class levels of service.
Supply Chain Strategy Development
experience working directly with suppliers
Pricing Analysis Cost
Reduction in Customer Experience
Drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts
Experience leading proposals, contract terms
Contract Management
Experienced in proposal development and contract negotiations with the U.S. Government Customers
Regulatory Compliance / ISO 9001
Career Experience
Principal ISC Project Manager Honeywell Aerospace Contractor, Phoenix AZ 09/07/2025-4/15/2026
Oversaw end-to-end project lifecycle management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements across procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory management. Leveraged data analysis to identify trends, mitigate risks, and optimize supply chain performance. Managed project plans, timelines, and budgets while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Aligned supply chain projects with the overall organizational strategy.
I Lead and manage Project end-to-end supply chain projects, overseeing planning, execution, and monitoring phases.
I Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of supply chain projects, regularly reporting on progress and making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
I Explore and leverage emerging technologies to enhance supply chain processes, integrating digital solutions for improved visibility, automation, and efficiency
I Maintain open and transparent communication channels with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, challenges, and successes.
Sourcing Manager Stryker Contractor, Tempe, AZ 10/2024 to 2/2025
Provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities for the Endoscopy business unit. obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. I was responsibility for leading cross-functional efforts to develop and implement strategic commodity plans that include cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base and optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation, which included the responsibility for cross-divisional, group-wide, and/or global strategies and initiatives. I was the resident expert in strategic sourcing and procurement practices and served as a mentor to others.
Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives
Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make vs buy analysis as required
Negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements
Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc.
Ensure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets
Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews
Manage and develop continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, and service, as well as cost
Category Management Boeing Contractor, Mesa, AZ 7/2023 to 10/2024
Establish and drive procurement of material and services in alignment with business Leadership for your assigned commodity / category and/or region as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. I have global responsibility for driving competitive commodities and category supply strategies to achieve lowest Total Cost.
Manages supply base with creating and evaluating RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals.
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers.
lead all sourcing/procurement activities for assigned categories and provide overall management of the sourcing function.
Provide thought leadership from a procurement/sourcing perspective and work with business partners to develop new and creative strategies.
Demonstrate leadership, customer service, problem solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organizational skills.
Negotiated supplier contracts valued at over $50M annually, improving pricing, payment terms, and delivery performance.
Developed market expertise for strategic spending categories to pursue competitively advantaged sourcing positions and investigate markets for new sources of supply and alternative products as needed.
Global Category Management EMD Electronics, Tempe, AZ 2022 to 2022
Establish and drive procurement of material and services in alignment with business Leadership for your assigned commodity / category and/or region as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. I have global responsibility for driving competitive commodities and category supply strategies to achieve lowest Total Cost.
Manages supply base with creating and evaluating RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value.
Responsible for the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios.
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers to support long-term cost savings for continual growth.
lead all sourcing/procurement activities for assigned categories and provide overall management of the sourcing function.
Demonstrate leadership, customer service, problem solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organizational skills.
Gather market intelligence and trends for relevant categories and associated sub-categories.
Reduced inventory carrying costs by $1.2M through improved forecasting and Kanban implementation.
Developed market expertise for strategic spending categories to pursue competitively advantaged sourcing positions and investigate markets for new sources of supply and alternative products as needed.
Influenced internal and external stakeholders in applying risk-based sourcing strategies and negotiating contract language.
Commodity Manager Contractor, Honeywell Inc., Tempe, AZ 2020 to 2022
Drove procurement activity for material and services in alignment with business Leadership for your assigned commodity / category and/or region as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. I have global responsibility for driving competitive commodities and category supply strategies to achieve lowest Total Cost, reduced Working capital via Negotiation planning and execution, High Growth Region Sourcing, Value Engineering and Sole/ Single Source elimination. I managed the Supplier Performance to support my specific commodity/category and/or region and ensure supply continuity. You will be managing multiple projects in a dynamic global environment. I ensured compliance with company business policies and procedures, Export,Import regulations.
Manages supply base with creating and evaluating RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value
Responsible for the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios.
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers to support long-term cost savings for continual growth.
Delivered $2.8M in annualized cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract optimization.
Managed electronic and electrical components to support manufacturing, engineering, and new product development.
Procured electronic and electrical components to support manufacturing, engineering, and new product development.Senior Procurement Specialist, Viasat Inc., Tempe, AZ 2019 to 2020
Collaborated as part of cross functional team and global technology, focused on governing annual costs, comprising proposal negotiation techniques and strategies to secure cost-effective positioning for organization. Demonstrated success as negotiation lead, achieving price, schedule, and quality targets, aligned with business need. Supervised allocated product lines and suppliers while managing several projects simultaneously. Oversaw documentation to safeguard internal and governmental compliance, tracking performance quality and quality performance progress.
Spearheaded development of long-term procurement strategies, as well as short term operating plans encompassing inventory and utilization strategy.
Manages supply base with creating and evaluating RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals.
Coordinated supplier management to achieve major cost savings within the first year at the company.
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers.
Improved supplier on-time delivery from 87% to 98%, reducing premium freight expenses by $300K annually.
Managed contract manufactures to supply PCB’s, connectors, sensors, switches, relays, cables, and electromechanical assemblies..
Commodity Manager, MD Helicopters Inc., Mesa, AZ 2015 to 2019
Chief negotiator within a leading American aerospace manufacturer, allied with a diverse team, guiding proposals in seeking competitive positioning within the market regarding cost positioning. Guided operating and strategy development plans while exercising project management for several initiatives, holding full ownership of stocks and procurement. Monitored supplier delivery and quality to ensure streamlined operations, maintaining schedules and full regulation compliance.
Controlled annual spending from 10 local and international suppliers worth upwards of $50M.
Leveraged contracts to achieve yearly 1-3% savings, aligning companies for sustainable growth, amidst development of long-term agreement.
Manages supply base with creating and evaluating RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals.
Coordinated supplier management to achieve major cost savings within the first year at the company.
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers.
Managed supplier relationships for electronic component manufacturers and authorized distributors.
Senior Buyer Contractor, Honeywell Defense, Phoenix, AZ 2015 to 2014
Contributed to supporting US government proposals partnering with a group of good professionals
Leveraged contracts to achieve yearly 1-3% savings, aligning companies for sustainable growth, amidst development of long-term agreement.
Manages supply base with creating and evaluating RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals.
Coordinated supplier management to achieve major cost savings within the first year at the company.
Collaborated with Engineering and Manufacturing to source electronic components for production and new product introductions.
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify alternate electronic components during supply shortages and obsolescence events.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management
Grand Canyon University, AZ
Certification
Project Management, University of Phoenix, AZ
Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite, SAP Ariba, ISO 9001, FAR 12 & 15
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