Purchasing Manager

CHARLES K. NEWELL

**** ******* ***** ∙ Birmingham, Michigan 48009

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Sales Manager/Program Manager/Purchasing Manager/Supply Chain Manager/Commodity Manager

Results driven procurement executive, with an MSA Degree in Business, offering more than 20 years experience optimizing supply chains, negotiating contracts and cost reduction initiatives. Attributes include a valuable depth of leadership experience; with a proven track record as a take-charge leader who embraces challenging assignments and achieves business objectives. Additional attributes include an astute negotiator, decision-maker and team player with significant experience in coordinating procurement methodology, due to ownership and organizational development changes. Achieved valuable experience, while working under German management and culture.

Selected Core Competencies

-Global Commodity Strategies -Planning and Problem Solving -Effective Negotiator

-Building Customer Relations -International and Domestic Procurement -Proficient in MS Office

-Supply Chain Optimization -Diversity Supplier Sourcing -Cost Reduction Initiatives

-New Program Management -Engineering Change Management -Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mike Mfg. Corp. ∙ Warren, Michigan

Director Sales ∙ 2009 to Present

As Sales Director for a small roll forming company that specializes in aluminum and small stampings, my objective is to increase sales with the addition of Tier 11 OEM business. I am transforming Mike Mfg. Corp. from Commercial business into the automotive sector by 1). Obtaining certification as a Woman Owned Business 2). Adding a Program Manager and 3). Updating the facility to meet all OEM Quality requirements.

Chrysler LLC ∙ Auburn Hills, Michigan

Purchasing Manager ∙ 1996 to 2008

Responsibilities include mentoring and training employees, management of the commodity strategy process, implementing global sourcing and development initiatives, manage senior level relationships with key suppliers, insure global sourcing and risk management solutions support company objectives, monitor suppliers compliance to Supply Agreements, evaluate employees achievement to goals and objectives, use the rating system (cost, quality, supply, technology) to evaluate supplier performance, present global strategies to senior management, constantly be aware of new technology and how it affects the company, achieving cost reduction goals, supporting diversity supplier objectives, assume new program planning responsibilities including prototype, facilities and tooling, controlling engineering change management cost, planning and implementation, maintaining program profitability and foster continuous improvement and resolving commercial activities impacting customers.

Electrical Components 2006 to 2008

Management of 6 buyers, 2 contract employees and Administrative Assistant, in the procurement of Electrical Components totaling $1.3 Billion in Annual Sales. Components include power control modules, a/c controls, instrument clusters, switches, small motors, wiring, driver assistant systems, electronic locking and security systems, copper and lead.

• Led a cross functional team, from Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Supply and Purchasing, in a cost reduction initiative resulting in a 3 year savings of $161.8 Million.

• Implemented a global sourcing strategy that will net $27 million in savings in 2009 calendar year.

• Overachieved diversity sourcing goal by 175% helping Chrysler LLC receive the 2007 Diversity Supplier Corporate Award.

• Met or exceeded all 11 metrics included in the electrical internal balance scorecard.

• Instrumental in identifying, developing and mentoring 3 low cost country suppliers from China.

• Negotiated two long term agreements resulting in a 3 year savings of $14.3 million.

Interior Thermal Systems 2000 to 2006

Management of 5 buyers, 1 contract employee and 1 Behr America employee, in the procurement of Interior Plastics and Thermal System Components totaling $1.7 Billion in Annual Sales. Components include interior trim, consoles, air vents, ducts, small stampings, radiator fans, HVAC and engine cooling.

• Instrumental with developing and negotiating a supply agreement with BEHR for the divestiture of Dayton Thermal Products. Overachieved expected savings by $51.1 million. Received Executive Vice President Award for this accomplishment.

• Increased buying responsibility by $600 million and added 2 buyers with the addition of purchasing Engine Cooling Modules.

• Developed global commodity strategies with Mercedes-Benz on compressors, HVAC Systems and Engine Cooling Modules resulting in volume price reductions totaling $8.6 million.

• Utilized cost regression analysis and linear programming to help negotiate annual cost reductions for interior trim. Savings from 2003 thru 2006 were $97.3 million, $84.5 million, $43.3 million and $71.6 million respectively.

Exterior Components 1996 to 2000

Management of 5 buyers in procurement of Plastic Components totaling $400 Million. Components include fascias, ground effects, body panels, body side moldings, cowl screens, functional plastics, resins and metal moldings.

• Successfully implemented diversity supplier mentoring program between OEM/ ERIE, Decoma and Textron increasing Tier 2 business $13 million annually.

• Developed a Bubble Matrix to more effectively measure supplier’s technical and commercial annual performance. This rating tool is still in effect today.

• Received approval and implemented 5 Regional Strategies which eliminated 3 suppliers and commonized the Fascia/ Cladding sourcing initiative.

• Received special recognition for participation in the movement of tools and resourcing as a result of Gilreath’s plant fire. A supplier was identified and tooling was refurbished over a weekend and production was not effected.

Prior Positions

Exterior Plastics Senior Buyer

Plastic Body Panels Buyer

Body Side Moldings Buyer

Logistics Claim Analyst

Production Control

Accounts Payable

EDUCATION

MSA

Central Michigan∙ Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

BBA in Finance

Walsh College∙ Troy, Michigan

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