Global Commodity Manager

• Mar 2021 - Present

As a GCM (Global Commodity Manager), I execute a global sourcing strategy for my respective commodity set. I lead supplier sourcing and selection activities and successfully manage the supplier relationship for a commodity set including batteries, interconnect and electro-mechanical components, such as fans, heat sinks, relays, fuses, switches, power supply's, etc... with a global spend in excess of $11 million dollars. I lead cost reduction initiatives, monitor supplier performance, improve on time delivery, and build strong supplier relationships. I ensure the commodity set meets our companies technical, pricing, quality, and schedule specifications to ensure supply chain continuity.Responsibility* Work with internal global supply chain, engineering team, outsource team, and quality team to develop a commodity strategy that aligns business requirements with supplier strategies. This includes utilizing our current supplier base and emerging suppliers.* Responsible for AVL (approved vendor list) for commodities when selecting and qualifying suppliers.* Facilitate a competitive sourcing environment leading to improvements on cost, quality, service, delivery, and technology.* Interact with cross functional team to determine current and future supplier and sourcing requirements.* Negotiate bid and proposals, as well as, purchase agreements for favorable terms.* Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, quality, cost, capability improvements, and supplier quality audit needs.* Yearly cost reviews with suppliers to meet to current cost and quality objectives. Quarterly project based cost reviews are performed as well.* Track improvement opportunities for commodity set according to business requirements.* Join process improvement teams involving commodity set to improve current and future business processes

Commodity Manager / NPI Supply Chain

• May 2019 - Mar 2021

o The program facing Supply Chain Business team representative for 9 of Abaco’s new products. o Report to the NA Sourcing Manager, Director of Supply Chain & Chief Operating Officer. o Mentor our smaller supply chain teams in Austin, TX & Goleta, CA.o Host biweekly NPI Material call with program engineering lead, program management office (PMO), & planning teams. Reporting out status and addressing issues with each team.o Ensure that all SAP system parameters as setup to ensure that the plant level buyers and planners are successful in planning orders and procuring materialo Coordinate with plant level supply chain team to maintain the SAP parameters and sourcing strategy to avoid obsolescenceo Participate in supplier evaluations, support routine on-site supplier audits, & lead on sourcing strategies for contract manufacturers, printed circuit boards and metal fabrication shops.o Implemented standard operating procedures & work instructions to support the production buyers daily operations within ERP system.o Revamped and rolled-out Supplier Onboarding process. Pushed for a globalization effort, proofing procedures and policies to make common across three US sites and one UK site.o Engineering purchasing point-of-contact for all test station / lab needso Information Technology (IT), Marketing, HR & all ‘Indirect’ procurement sourcing representative for annual software renewals, hardware upgrades, & consultant contracts.o Manage & monitor supplier performance, capability, and business health and report status, issues, and concernso Maintain constant contact with Product Management, Engineering, and Program Management to stay abreast of all development activitieso Coordinate effective hand-off of new products to plant-level planners and production buyers with a sign-offo Communicate all EOL / Obsolescence information to the entire Supply Chain team(s)

Buyer

• Apr 2017 - May 2019

o Buyer within Sourcing department responsible for build to print items such as raw printed circuit boards, wire & cable assemblies, labels, gaskets / thermal pads and COTS items such as hard drives and hardwareo Packaging / logistics purchases – as well as T&M service contractso Sole procurement agent for all engineering, prototype, & program purchaseso Sole procurement agent for all Information Technology purchaseso Proficient in ERP system, SAP, across company functionso Assisted in all facets of supply chain, e.g. assisting Accounts Payable with Invoicing issueso Managed non-conforming items back to vendor (RTV)o Administrative procedure writing / development surrounding the on-boarding of new vendorso Served as part of Regulatory Compliance committee assisting in the collection, verification, and distribution of information related to DFARS Cyber Security, Conflict Minerals, & Specialty Metals requirement flow downso Process improvement team member; ensured best practice for health of the business

Procurement Agent

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

o Managed POs with total value of $36Mo Worked in Supplier Management within Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) on an Electrical components / commodities team in support various Weapons programso Graduate, Boeing “Buyer Boot Camp” – November 2015 – Supplier Management Best Practiceso Reviewed data from multiple business systems including Network Procurement (NWP), EPIC,CAPRS, SAP Nonconformance – Material Dispositiono Validated and adjusted quantity, schedule, inventory balances, order policy and compliance. Interfaced w/ customers & suppliers to resolve issues. Experienced collaborating and integrating various functional groups such as manufacturing, engineering and supplier management.o Conducted source selections, negotiated & documented purchase contracts / agreements within procurement commitment authority. Made detailed procurement summaries & price analysis.o Assisted gathering performance data to monitor supplier capability, capacity & business health. Assisted monitoring of supplier performance to contract, and supplier performance reviews.o Transmitted technical data and business communicationso Learned import & export policies / procedures. Processed proprietary information agreements to ensure data protection. Experienced implementing lean manufacturing principles.

Minor-Pro Hockey Player

• Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

- Played for parts of two seasons (2014/2015 & 2015/2016)- Signed with SPHL member team, Huntsville Havoc, following my senior season at St. Norbert College (Green Bay, Wisconsin)- Continue to participate in the annual 'Legends of Huntsville Hockey' game supporting the Autism Resource Foundation of North Alabama

Sales/Marketing

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

- Sales/Marketing/Promotion/Recruiting for Teir 3 Junior 'A' hockey franchise in the NA3HL- Developed spreadsheet of businesses/contacts in the area as potential customers to advertise w/team via sponsorship signage/season tickets/buyout nights. Meet daily with business leaders in the community to solidify partnerships between them & the Ducks. - Meet daily with team owners discussing strategy for navigating immediate organizational needs before players arrive to camp i.e. 2015-2016 player community involvement events, sponsorships- NA3HL's South Division team - a subsidiary of Total Package Hockey Point Mallard Ice Complex - Decatur, Ala. @PM_Duckswww.pointmallardducks.com

Operations Manager at NorbsNation Clothing Co.

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

- Co-Creator/Operations Manager - apparel/merchandise sales for lifestyle brand & clothing company- Established & led all Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Product & Web Design, Product Inventory Management, Shipping/Receiving, Recruitment/Hiring of a team of younger students to lead company into future following my undergrad graduation May 2015- Transformed logo and transitioned company to a more online outlet for sales of merch- Initiated multiple new distribution points around campus community by establishing relationships with business owners and negotiated deal in which gear was sold on consignment through these independent retailers. Follow us on twitter @NorbsNation #DontFearIt or visit website www.NorbsNation.com

Student

• Aug 2011 - May 2015

Business Development Team - Advertising Sales for SNC Times (college newspaper)

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

- Business Development Intern for Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Software company of Atlanta- Created lengthy market research spreadsheets of Clients, Competitors, & Investors within the industry, assisting VP of Business Development, Chris Karabinos, in sales growth for the company.- Worked from home as an Independent Contractor communicating via Go-To Meeting software"Healthcare Technology Re-Imagined" @PointClearHITwww.pointclearsolutions.com

Instructor/Counselor/Mentor

• May 2013 - Aug 2014

- Planned, implemented and participated in educational and social activities for 200+ youth hockey players - Ensured safety of campers on a daily basis- Learned to manage multiple tasks and prioritize based on importanceOn & off-ice instructor for youth hockey camps. 04'-05' TPH Thunder AAA Alum www.totalpackagehockey.com

Camp Counselor

• May 2013 - Jun 2013

6-week Title 1 Fed. Program for underprivileged youth ages 5-15