career objective                              

results-driven purchasing director eager to contribute sharp business acumen, strategic planning, and competitive sourcing skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing financial and operational performance

profile                                                

ø   offer more than 12 years of progressive oem purchasing experience with expertise in in cost-effective purchasing, supplier relations, and contracts administration

ø   solid record of increasing cost savings, maintaining global sourcing footprint, and ensuring quality; expertly develop and implement innovative sourcing, project management, and supplier evaluation strategies

ø   accurately identify and analyze company needs to procure materials and services in a timely manner; research and evaluate local, national, and overseas vendors and sourcing options to determine best value for spending

ø   dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; ability to assess and respond to client-specific needs

ø   possess strong organization, prioritization, and time management aptitude; extensive knowledge of buying methodologies

ø   demonstrated ability to effectively train and lead top-performing support teams

ø   ensure across-the-board compliance with corporate standards as well as government laws and regulations

professional experience                

buyer, chrysler llc, auburn hills, mi                                                                                         1996 c present

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within company from manufacturing division to attain position entrusted with $250+ million in annual commodity purchasing
• conduct extensive research to identify best value, foster long-term supplier relationships that result in consistent quality as well as optimal total landed costs, and successfully negotiate and administer major contracts
• perform a broad range of responsibilities to consistently meet quality, delivery, and minority targets while continuing to boost corporate profitability and achieving improved cost savings
• plan and conduct highly effective lean production workshops and staff training sessions

 

~ prior background ~

tool/die maker, chrysler llc, sterling heights, mi                                                                     1989 c 1996

tool/die maker, trw, washington, mi                                                                                       1988 c 1989

tool/die maker, aetna industries, warren, mi                                                                             1987 c 1988

 

~additional background information available ~

education                                           

master of business administration, university of detroit mercy                                                              2002

bachelor of industrial management, baker college                                                                   1994

 

~ certifications & credentials ~

tool and die journeyman, british leyland, wales, uk                                                               1983

higher technician education certificate, llanellil college, wales, uk                                        1983

technician education certificate, llanellil college, wales, uk                                                   1981

licensed realtor, member of michigan board of realtors                                                          2004 c present