Derek Bush has a proven track record in managing complex operations and establishing category procurement practices. As a high performing leader he took on increasing amounts of responsibility over more than eleven years working with Sony Electronics, in manufacturing, logistics and corporate positions, culminating in his most recent role as Vice President of Procurement & Facilities.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
Sony Electronics	Vice President Procurement & Facilities	3/2011 - 5/2013
Sony Electronics	Director Corporate Solutions & Procurement	5/2005 - 3/2011
Sony Electronics	Senior Manager Supply Chain	11/2001 - 5/2005
Ryder Plc. (UK)	Parts & Logistics Manager	9/1998 - 10/2001

TYPE	TITLE	URL	DESCRIPTION
Website	New York Times	media url	Current affairs, business news

Highlights:

Delivered more than $15 million savings through strategic sourcing execution Established preferred supplier program that ensured work was delivered by proven and tested suppliers Led facilities function transformation, adjusting organization to practice led versus regional structure Right sized real estate portfolio for shrinking company’s needs

Companies I like:

Large companies that need procurement function established or transformed.

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership
Category procurement knowledge

• Category procurement
• Organization design
• Sourcing expert
• Vice President
• Facilities
• Real estate
• Supply chain executive
• Warehouse operations
• Corporate headquarters
• Business planning
• Budget responsibility
• Logistics
• Global
• Indirect procurement

Overall responsibility for procurement and facilities funtions for Sony Electronics US business. Led many company initiatives that delivered deep cost savings, in excess of $15M across many areas of the business Led category procurement advancement and sourcing activities for all indirect expenses Led facilities function transformation, adjusting organization to practice led versus regional structure Managed real estate portfolio review, led consolidation, closure and disposition activities for excess real estate Oversaw construction, value engineering, retail store remodels and evaluation of new store opportunities Prepared budgets and managed many process improvements