Summary
Results-driven Procurement Engineer with 6 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, specializing in strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management. Proven ability to optimize supply chain efficiency, negotiate complex contracts, and drive significant savings across diverse product portfolios. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality for critical components.
Experience
Procurement EngineerMagna International
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives for automotive components, resulting in an average annual cost reduction of 12% (totaling $1.5M) across 5 key product lines.
- Managed a portfolio of over 50 suppliers, improving on-time delivery rates by 15% and reducing material defects by 8% through robust performance monitoring.
Junior Procurement AnalystGeneral Motors
- Assisted in the negotiation and management of procurement contracts for over $50M in annual spend, achieving 5% cost savings on select categories.
- Conducted comprehensive market research and supplier evaluations, identifying 10 new potential suppliers and enhancing supply chain resilience.
Projects
New Supplier Qualification and Onboarding Program
- Designed and implemented a streamlined supplier qualification framework, reducing average onboarding time by 30% for critical component suppliers.
Cross-Functional Cost Reduction Initiative for Powertrain Components
- Collaborated with engineering and production to identify alternative materials and manufacturing processes, yielding $750K in annual savings.
- Negotiated revised terms with existing suppliers and identified new low-cost region sources, achieving an additional 8% cost reduction.
- Successfully implemented design-to-cost principles, reducing unit manufacturing cost by an average of 6% across 3 core powertrain components.
Education
Michigan State UniversityBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8/4.0
- Dean's List recipient for all semesters
- Completed capstone project on sustainable manufacturing practices
Publications
Strategic Sourcing for Enhanced Resilience in Automotive Supply Chains
Leveraging Data Analytics to Drive Procurement Efficiency in High-Volume Manufacturing
The Role of Value Engineering in Sustainable Component Procurement
Skills
Procurement & Sourcing
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship Management (SRM)Contract NegotiationGlobal SourcingCost Reduction StrategiesSpend Analysis
Technical Skills
Manufacturing ProcessesValue EngineeringRisk ManagementQuality Assurance (QA)Technical SpecificationsCAD (SolidWorks)
Software & Systems
SAP AribaSAP MMOracle ERPMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)JiraPower BI
Supply Chain Management
Inventory ManagementLogistics & DistributionSupply Chain OptimizationDemand PlanningSupplier DevelopmentLean Manufacturing