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Specialists in recruiting
purchasing, strategic sourcing and supply management professionals
nationwide since 1990
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For Candidates |
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Opportunity Outlook for 2010
2010 may be another challenging year overall, but we see
significant opportunities for purchasing and supply management
professionals in energy, especially alternative energy, power
generation, engineering and infrastructure, and in medical devices.
We are seeking VP and Director-level professionals who can build a
supply chain from scratch for small to mid-sized alternative energy
equipment manufacturers, ranging from wind turbines and solar
collectors to fuel cells and batteries. We also need commodity
specialists from automotive, agricultural/construction equipment,
appliances and other durable goods manufacturing for the metals,
electrical and electronic components, castings and metal fabrication
for turbines and solar panels.
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New Job Opportunities |
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Purchasing Manager
Capital Equipment
Manufacturing - Milwaukee, WI
Responsible for overseeing all
activities within the purchasing department including supplier
development, RFP/RFQ process, contract negotiations inventory levels
and turns, achieve cost reductions targets, effective internal
auditing processes, supplier management and knowledge of systems and
continuous improvement initiatives. Negotiate and implement
innovative solutions that support aggressive improvements in
supplier quality, delivery...
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Purchasing Manager
Manufacturing -
Chicago, IL area
The Purchasing Manager will be
responsible for leading the multi-site purchasing team to ensure
that the shared goals of the department are met through effective
leadership, training and mentoring of the purchasing team. The
Purchasing Manager will work closely with the Director Operations in
the development and implementation strategy for effective management
of the function to provide the best internal service while achieving
cost savings that...
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Commodity Manager
Machinery
Manufacturer - Wisconsin
The primary focus of this position
is to drive the development of strategic sourcing, negotiation,
contracting, and ongoing ownership of a North American commodity
strategy. As part of the global purchasing organization, you must
assume a leadership role in the North American commodity / supplier
strategy. This position is a very visible one in which you will...
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Purchasing &
Supply Chain Manager
Attwood
Corporation, a Brunswick company - Lowell, MI
Currently seeking a Purchasing and
Supply Chain Manager to join our Lowell, MI, team. As an active
member of the Attwood Management Team, the manager will be
responsible for establishing the strategic goals, direction and
activities of the purchasing and supply chain staff in support of
corporate goals...
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Director
Purchasing/Sourcing
Industrial
Equipment Manufacturer - MI
Immediate
opportunity for an experienced global sourcing manager to develop a
strategic purchasing organization in a growing division of a global
industrial equipment manufacturer. Experience in sourcing various
mechanical and electrical components for industrial applications
such as machine tools, material...
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Director
Global Sourcing/Supply Chain
Power
Generation Equipment Manufacturer - MI
Immediate
opportunity for an experienced supply chain manager with sourcing
experience global markets to develop a strategic purchasing
organization and an efficient, dependable supply chain for a
growing, well-funded start-up alternative energy equipment
manufacturer. Experience in sourcing various mechanical and
electrical components...
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Manager Global Sourcing
Industrial
Equipment Manufacturer - MN
Immediate
opportunity for an experienced global sourcing manager with
"feet-on-the-ground" sourcing experience in Asian markets to develop
a strategic purchasing organization in a growing division of a
global industrial equipment manufacturer. Experience in sourcing
various mechanical and electrical components for industrial
applications...
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Commodity Managers
Tyco Electronics - Richmond,
VA
Responsible for managing and
coordinating (as needed) all purchasing functions relating to a
major commodity or operating groups, special
departments, and technology departments. Ensures that such functions
are...
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Corporate
Sourcing Manager
Aggregates/Mining Industry
- Midwest
This position
will provide sourcing knowledge and leadership across a group of
commodities. The position will be responsible for managing the
end-to-end sourcing process and executing organization-wide
commodity strategies and supply agreements that deliver cost
effective solutions for...
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Global
Sourcing Director - Castings & Forgings
Capital
Equipment Mfg -
Midwest
A
$3 billion global capital equipment manufacturer is seeking a Global
Sourcing Director for all procurement related activities for
castings and forgings. ...the purchase base for the castings and
forgings category is $300 million. Ferrous castings (steel and
ductile) comprise the greatest percentage of the spend.
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Senior Sourcing Specialist
Energy - Dallas, TX
Key member of the Sourcing &
Alliance team providing assistance in the acquisition of goods,
equipment, or services. Demonstrates technical procurement knowledge
of commodities/services pertinent to sourcing team. Works with
Manager and Principal in the execution of the a disciplined
Strategic Sourcing methodology.
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Director of Supply Chain
Consumer Product Mfg. -
Midwest
We are seeking a talented
hands-on individual to fill this high visibility/high impact role
within the company developing and implementing supply chain
strategies. Open due to growth of the organization, must have the
individual who desires to provide leadership and technical
experience that will dramatically impact the success of the
organization. Strong communication skills are required. This
position reports to the Division President.
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Purchasing Director -
Packaging
Pharmaceutical Mfg - Midwest
Develop, implement and manage
global procurement strategies, objectives, policies and programs in
the area of thermoplastic resins, corrugated, and flexible packaging
raw material goods and services used in the manufacture of products
for resale. Responsible for the management of a team of purchasing
professionals and...
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Commodity Specialist -
Facilities & Services
Financial Services - Midwest
Achieve year-on-year
improvement in total cost of ownership quality and service by
executing and continually streamlining purchasing activities across
Facilities and Building Services related commodities.
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Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
RSM McGladrey - Schaumburg, IL
Leads and develops buyer team to achieve company goals and
objectives for customer satisfaction, cost, quality and delivery...
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Business Alliance Specialist
ADP - Hoffman Estates, IL
As a Business Alliance Specialist you
will:
Consolidate the internal business and legal requirements and
facilitate communication within the organization to develop a
coordinated approach with suppliers.Negotiate and manage contracts
which...
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Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager
Baker
Hughes - Houston,TX
This position will work in a team environment; will
lead Strategic Sourcing Commodity Teams; will facilitate part-time
teams of cross-divisional advisory board members; and will be
responsible for the development and management of preferred supplier
relationships...
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Commodity Manager
- Castings, Fasteners
Industrial Product
Manufacturer -
Houston, TX
Will interface with a variety of
cross-function groups including project teams, manufacturing,
logistics, quality, finance and various global units. The position
will develop and implement strategies, develop and qualify sources,
negotiate, draft and administer long-term supplier agreements for...
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Materials Manager
New Balance - Lawrence, MA
As
Materials Manager, you will build direct relationships with global
material vendors who supply to New Balance manufacturing or
worldwide contract footwear factories to achieve improved quality,
delivery, cost...
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For Employers |
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MBA's on the move in 2010!
We recently surveyed over 4,200 MBA's involved in purchasing or
supply management. Over 26% indicated they intend to seek a new job
in 2010. Check with us when you have a critical role to fill.
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Today's Top Talent |
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Harvard
BA Economics
Fortune 100 Global Director of Purchasing. 20 year career
progression in 2 Fortune 100 manufacturing cos. Currently leads an
international team of over fifty Purchasing Managers and buyers in
thirty-two locations in twenty-one countries with a combined spend
of more than $550 million. Implemented over $40 million in
annual cost reductions and $100 million in aggregate savings
including a 10% reduction on critical raw materials via leveraged
negotiations and the use of on-line auctions.
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Penn State
MBA, Princeton BA,
outstanding scholar-athlete award winner. Sr. Director of Strategic
Sourcing/Global Logistics with continuous career progression in $10B
global capital equipment/machinery and building products industries.
Experienced international sourcing and logistics executive with a
range of supply chain skills including materials management,
manufacturing, purchasing, global sourcing, logistics, production
control, warehousing and shipping. Currently responsible for $300M
of spend (direct, indirect, IT and corporate indirect) and 35
international purchasing professionals. Prefer Mid-Atlantic or
European opportunities.
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Ohio State
MBA (#1 rank in class), BSME
Michigan
1992 (cum laude).
GE Mfg Mgmt Development Prgrm. GE Leadership development prgrm.
GE Six Sigma BB Leader. 12 year continuous progression at GE
Power Systems & GE Aircraft Engines. Twelve years of management
experience in diverse, global, and fast paced operational
environments across GE. Areas of expertise include Advanced
Manufacturing, Quality, Production Supervision, Global Procurement,
Six Sigma, Business Development, Plant Rationalization, Acquisition
Integration and Due Diligence. Currently Director of Sourcing for
another Fortune 100 diversified capital equipment manufacturer
responsible for $500M spend. Open to relo, prefers Midwest.
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Stanford
MBA/MEM, BSME 1995, GE Corp Technical Leadership Program.
4 yrs leadership training and manufacturing management progression
with GE Nuclear Energy prior to 7 year career progression in supply
chain with global computer manufacturer. Currently Sr. Supply Base
Development/Commodity Mgmt Manager responsible for power supply
commodity. Seeking Director-level opportunity in supply
management/program management. Open to relo & international
assignments.
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BS
Purchasing,
2001.Six
Sigma BB.
Fast-track, up-and-coming manufacturing/supply chain manager with 5
yrs rapid career progression and record of outstanding results in a
$4B corp. Now managing manufacturing and supply chain for largest
production facility of an $8B consumer product mfg co. A skilled,
results oriented professional with a broad competency base.
Experience in management, six sigma initiatives, purchasing,
supplier relations and strategic sourcing. Recognized for quality
performance, creativity and leadership. Proactive and customer
focused. Prefers Midwest.
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MSE/Supply
Chain,
BSEE 01.
Accomplished
Strategic Sourcing Project Manager in $5B industrial product mfg
org with responsibilities involving developing strategies for
sourcing top spend commodities and Indirect spend, managing Low Cost
Country (LCC) sourcing projects, running E-auctions for the entire
corporation, identifying new sourcing opportunities, to achieve 3%
deflation goal. Over 3 years experience in Supply Chain and
Operations; Masters with Supply Chain Management major, training in
Project Management and Six Sigma from GE; Commodity Analysis and
Optimization. Open to relo.
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1997
U of Tennessee grad, dual major
Transportation/Logistics and Finance plus MBA/Finance
currently responsible for ongoing design and continuous improvement
of supply chain processes and systems (including demand planning,
MRP, inventory planning, warehouse management, and distribution
planning) for $3B med device mfg co. 4 yrs exper distribution
planning, inventory management, and forecasting of specific product
lines. Liaison between manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and
customer service for $3B electrical equipment mfg co. Strong in SAP
and Manugistics. Prefers Midwest.
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MIT
MSME & MBA! BSME 2001,
Natl Merit Scholar, magna cum laude, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing
& Engineering manager in $8B global med device mfg co. and $2B
industrial capital equipment mfg co. Identified, selected and
partnered with External Manufacturers to support key new med device
product lines. Drove design teams to achieve 40% COGS reduction for
new launch program. Open to relo.
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MSIE, BS US MilitaryAcadamy,
West Point 1993
Supply Chain/Sourcing Manager/Director with excellent career
progression and record of accomplishment managing 150 suppliers, 9
direct reports and $300M spend in $24B global construction equipment
mfg, plus capital construction project management of $400M+ in power
generation. SS Green Belt, CPM. Prefers Southwest.
#081010
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Case Western
MBA/Finance, BSAeroE 1989
Steel and power generation equipment industry background,
strategic sourcing of steel, castings, forgings and capital
equipment. Talented Purchasing or Materials Manager with
demonstrated cost savings and supply base reductions. CPM. Open to
relocation.
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Ohio State
MBA, Purdue BSME 2001.
Up-and-coming Purchasing/Supply Chain professional currently
managing $175M spend for major Japanese automotive manufacturer.
Seeking supply chain opportunities in R&D/New Product Development.
Open to relo.
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Michigan State
BSE/Supply
Chain Mgmt 2005
grad Commodity Manager with over 2 yrs experience in chemicals and
resins, managing $25M spend for N.A. Tier 1 plants. Demonstrated
ability to achieve targeted saving in assigned commodities. Open to
relo.
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George Washington U.
MEM, BSEE 1993
Global capital equipment & MRO Sourcing Leader/outsourced
manufacturing coordinator with 14 yr continuous career progression
in Fortune 100 chemical manufacturing. EIT 1996. Multiple awards and
scholarships. SS Green Belt. Open to relo.
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UMass
MBA & MS Plastics Eng, BS Chem E 1989
Accomplished global sourcing/third-party manufacturing VP/Director
with cutting edge supply chain strategy development in plastics and
consumer electronics industries. Demonstrated cost saving ability
managing a $450M spend supporting 36 global production facilities.
Five direct and 36 indirect reports. Open to relo.
#081015
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U
Chicago
MBA/Finance, BSME 1983
Director of Commodity Sourcing for $5B diversified manufacturer
seeking Sr. Director/VP-level role with global manufacturer.
Progressive career advancement in engineering, manufacturing
operations and supply chain. Comprehensive experience in global
sourcing, international team development, cost-effective purchasing,
supply chain management, and the total management of technical
product lines. Highly skilled in the sourcing of electrical and
electronic products, power tools, and information technology
hardware, software and services. Hands-on knowledge of the global
supply base, production and technical capabilities, and cost
structure.
#081016
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Xavier U
MBA, BS Ops Mgmt 1995
Director of
Purchasing Americas, building products industry. Currently lead a
global procurement team with operations in Europe, Asia, and the
Americas. Responsible for $90 million spend on direct materials,
$85 million spend on indirect materials for operations in 3
different countries with 4 manufacturing plants. Excellent supply
chain career progression with $300M global manufacturer. Open to
relo, prefers Midwest.
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MBA,
Baldwin-Wallace, BSIM
Purdue -
Highly accomplished exec with Tier 1 fabricated metal component
manufacturer. Currently Director, Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing.
$400 million spend responsibility. Strong background in supplier
quality. CPM, CQM, CQA and Six-Sigma Black Belt. Seeking Southwest.
#081001
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MBA, BSEE 1989
Corporate Metals Supplier Development Manager currently managing 4
Supplier Development engineers in Asia. Managed $400M+ metals buy
for major appliance manufacturer. Strong background in the steel
industry managing $60M+ MRO buy for 14 plants. Also experienced in
energy procurement, sourcing fabricated components and plant
services. Seeking opportunity in the Southwest.
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