Director Purchasing

Joseph John Pileggi

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San Diego, CA 92131 Email: he75gc@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Purchasing

Senior purchasing professional with 18 years of procurement and management experience including Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Contract Law, and Process Improvement. Extensive knowledge of procurement principles, processes and theories.

Highlight of Accomplishments

- Chair Indirect Purchasing Committee for General Dynamics (current)

- Responsible for the successful implementation of electronic supply chain systems at 3 General Dynamics business units (Freeman Energy, General Dynamics-OTS and General Dynamics NASSCO)

- Lead the team of General Dynamics Project Managers in the successful upgrade to Ariba 9r1 under budget and ahead of schedule (“Go Live” November 8th, 2010)

- At General Dynamics NASSCO assisted in taking the business unit from the least profitable in 2006 to best performing in 2009 by lowering supply chain cost and improving on time deliveries to +99%.

- Implemented bar coding system in all warehouses using software from Data System International a JDE business partner

- Implemented successful strategies to eliminate spot buying and replaced with long term MPA’s (Material Pricing Agreements) for both “Offers to Sell” and “Requirements” contracts with significant cost savings.

Recent Employment

Director of Purchasing General Dynamics/Nassco

6/07 - Present San Diego, Ca

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing and mentoring a team of 50 purchasing professionals with an annual spend of $700 M dollars in the new construction of auxiliary and support ships for government and commercial customers. The department includes analysts, technicians, buyers, subcontract administrators, supervisors and managers. Responsibilities include supply chain optimization, materials management, supplier and contracts management, inventory, procedure development, team building and training, strategic sourcing, E-sourcing, and global transportation. Also responsible for establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities. New innovations included establishing an ISO team for process and procedure enhancements which resulted in added efficiency. Created a standard purchase order package template shared within all departments and included, MRO, BOM, Facilities, Spares, Specifications and non specification material.

Director Procurement Systems General Dynamics/ Ordinance and Tactical Systems

4/04 – 6/07 St. Petersburg, FL

Designed and implemented long-term material strategies geared toward enhancing competitive advantages, developed strong cross-function relationships through other departments, implemented competitive strategies that resulted in continuous improvements, and developed strategic supplier relationships at a senior level. Implemented procurement processes through extensive international sources (Europe and Asia) and adhered to regulations of the United States Government, Department of Defense. Established international sources of supply at the manufacturing level that lowered cost, improved quality and decreased lead time.

Director of Purchasing Freeman Energy/A General Dynamics Company

4/93 – 4/04 Springfield, IL

Responsible for coordination of all company purchases of materials, supplies, capital equipment, contract services, and materials management. Implemented Ariba sourcing with virtually 100% spend through the software. Personally launched over 1000 events of all types including reverse auctions. Lead the implementation of a new ERP system (JD Edwards) for the supply chain including sourcing, purchasing and warehousing.

General Manager Freeman Energy/A General Dynamics Company

8/91 – 4/93 Springfield, IL

Chief Health and Safety Officer for operation of approximately 350 people. Responsibilities included production, ventilation, conveyor systems, power systems and construction projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Pennsylvania State University

Secret Clearance

Completed several supply chain classes

Proficient in FAR, DFARS and ITAR government contracting requirements

Completed management and labor relations classes

Proficient with:

- Computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

-ERP Solutions in JD Edwards, SAP and all types of Ariba 9r1 e procurement solutions including:

E sourcing (RFI’s, RFP’s, Forward and Reverse Auctions)

Project Management with work flow

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