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A with all service providers to production facilities in the United States. * Development of Contract structure for incorporation of provider information on contracts. * Contact with Contract production facilities to prioritize and gain total scope of projects. * Engage legal department to ensure contracts meet company guidelines and requirements. * Assist other members of procurement team in strategy and content of contracts and negotiations. manufacture of alternators and starters distributed through major auto parts retailers and warehouse distributors throughout North America. Experienced with QAD as MRP system. Select Accomplishments: * Negotiated $4,000,000 unit consignment improving order fill to 99.5% * Teamed on internal production projects through make vs. buy analysis to increase production mix, lower costs and gain greater control of quality. * Developed supplier reporting metric giving daily view of daily supplier performance. * Attained Six Sigma Black belt designation. * Consolidated supplier base from 18 suppliers gaining lower costs, better terms and consolidated shipping synergies. * Lowered costs of materials on tiered volume purchases 3% per year on average. Product Manager * Product, program and marketing development, competitive, customer relations, product purchasing, vendor development and field training operations. * Import supplier selection, qualification and supply negotiations including contracts, terms and conditions. * Directing sales force, both direct reports and agency representatives with the strategies developed. * Direct customer interface on product Life Cycle development and implementation. * Directly managed select customer accounts. * Assist Marketing Director in sales team management and development. Experienced with QAD as MRP system. Select Accomplishments * Developed New Unit program to compliment product line. Increase in sales $2,000,000 in first year. * Developed Heavy Duty and Industrial unit program. Increase in sales $500,000 in first year. * Instrumental in development of competitive analysis program and presentation of individual findings. Developed product launch with major retailer on branded product identity. * Directed and participated in customer changeovers of competitive products.
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