Fred McGill: Global Indirect Buyer - Services - Engineering, Test, Validation & IT in Grand Blanc, MI

- Lead and facilitate the strategic source selection and approval process, obtain approvals and maintain records. - Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms, achieving the best global commercial conditions. - Work with Stakeholders to help steer the selection to preferred suppliers and utilize this leverage to obtain the most competitive pricing. - Act as Regional Lead for indirect purchasing and assist with global initiatives as assigned. - Conduct supplier performance evaluations and assessments. - Resolve escalation issues and find resolution including contract compliance failures. - Interface with the Legal Department to review agreements and obtain approval or recommendation prior to execution of agreements.. - Facilitate cross-functional activities such as supplier business review meetings, audits, and cost saving initiatives.

- Procure IT hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, Engineering and Contract Labor Services. - Negotiate pricing and contractual terms to meet or exceed department goals. - Monitor and assess vendor performance and lead vendor performance reviews. - Review contracts and end user license agreements to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. - Reconcile and resolve invoice issues with vendors and Accounts Payable. - Prepare and review Request for Quote(RFQs) with internal Nexteer Departments. - Facilitate meetings with vendors, legal, procurement, and other departments as needed to discuss contracts, proposals and other issues. - Manage vendors from initial setup, request for quote, and order placement through product delivery.

- Analyze critical raw materials report and create purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 to ensure availability to meet production schedule. - Receive incoming raw materials orders into inventory using ERP system. - Review raw material price trends based on historical costs and market dynamics. - Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible price that meets material specifications. - Vendor management including setup, order placement through product delivery, monitoring supplier performance, visits to vendor facilities, and creation of Corrective Action Reports when necessary. - Enter inventory adjustments and assist with root cause analysis of discrepancies. - Conduct cycle counts for raw material and finished goods inventory. - Schedule and monitor booking status of inbound materials to ensure orders are received on time. - Work with carriers and brokers to address import logistics issues. - Implemented storage and sharing of procurement related documents electronically. - Collaborate with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve invoicing issues. - Conduct dock audits of outgoing customer shipments. - Project lead for facility improvements in the office and warehouse areas.

- SAP purchasing expert procuring raw materials and finished goods to meet manufacturing needs while meeting strict deadlines and managing inventory. - Analyzed SAP planner reports to determine upcoming manufacturing needs. - Created purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP. - Held suppliers accountable for accurate quality, prompt acknowledgements, established delivery dates, and proper labeling of incoming materials. - Maintained positive relationships with suppliers to negotiate short lead-times, low prices and occasionally return obsolete raw materials or materials that did not meet production specifications.