Detroit, MI | Lancaster, PA | Maryville, TN
Also known as: byrdjerm
Commodity Manager with 10 years of strategic and tactical sourcing experience totaling over $700 million in annual spend. Achieved savings benefits ranging from 8% - 30% via competitive bids and reverse auctions for approximately 29 direct, indirect and service categories. Subject Matter Expert for the A.T. Kearney and IBM 7-step strategic sourcing methodology. Skilled at effectively applying disciplined sourcing processes to complex commodity groups. Strong international and domestic business experience managing multiple strategic sourcing and business improvement projects. Accomplishments reflect a strong work ethic and high level of motivation and efficiency. Advanced analytical and business application skills. Black Belt - Six Sigma. MBA. Certified Purchasing Manager. Specialties -Developed written contracts and lease agreements -Finalized written contract and lease contract terms and conditions, involving legal and other departments where appropriate -Conducted market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for select categories of spend -Prepared Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quote (RFQ); Request for Proposals and analyzed supplier responses and quotes -Developed category and supplier cost models
