Ohio University

Supply Chain Management

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

- Establish an indirect spend procurement project pipeline by partnering with internal stakeholders.- Extensive knowledge and experience in the spend categories of ecommerce, Marketing, IT, Facilities, Corporate Services, Store Operations and HR.- Draft and administer complex RFx events, both spec-driven and qualitative in nature.- Negotiate pricing in addition to contract and SOW terms and find goods and services solutions to meet the needs of a dynamic business environment with speed and agility.- Develop a diverse portfolio of strategic sourcing skills by leading multiple cross-functional sourcing projects at a given time. - Partner with internal business units to understand complex problems and identify vendors / solutions to solve them. - Maintain supplier relationships and perform supplier evaluations where required.  - Work with suppliers and stakeholders on development of MSA, SOW, Addendums and work with Legal on contract negotiations.- 2019 - $3.4M Savings and 2020 YTD 1.3M Savings reported.

EXPRESS

Procurement/Indirect Sourcing Buyer

- Executed section purchasing initiatives and managed 150M spend on new model programs and mass production.  - Managed new model projects by developing and presenting maker layout strategies to engineering and top management.  - Monitored supplier capacities, manpower and financial statuses, along with part delivery and quality performance.  - Established logical new model cost targets through effective supplier selection and negotiation.- Developed relationships with automotive stamping and fabricated metal suppliers throughout the procurement process. - Achieved annual mass production improvement goals by generating creative cost reduction activities and idea.

TS Tech Americas, Inc.

Senior Strategic Buyer

- Managed and ensured the timely and cost effective acquisition of quality materials, supplies and resources.- Prepared request for proposals and quotes while coordinating with stakeholders to ensure proper communication of requirements.- Negotiated agreements with suppliers to obtain best terms and conditions.- Responsible for reducing cost through negotiating pricing and delivery strategies with internal divisions and vendors.- Evaluated, updated, qualified, and maintained a consolidated supplier base along with monitoring performance metrics based on quality, price, service and delivery.- Ensured suppliers meet standards set by company policies, risk management and legal departments including D&B information, safety evaluation, supply management agreements, terms and conditions of purchase orders compliant for ISO9000 and SOX.- Utilized SAP R/3 Material Management & Production Planning (MM& PP), Basware, SAS (Sharepoint Services), Webshop, ESmart and CIPS.

Procurement Agent - Indirect Categories

- Managed spend just short of $50M by championing the strategic sourcing initiatives for all aspects of  my Indirect Categories.  - Achieved an annualized savings over $1M during 2014 towards the department goal of 10M and continue to work aggressively towards a goal of 1M for 2015.  - These projects/saving initiatives are done by interfacing with key suppliers, internal business stakeholders and key senior business leaders.-  Actively participate in the budget process to assure adequate appropriation of funds.  - Ensure timely and accurate communication of specifications and product/service requirements, and recognize, implement and track the performance of cost saving initiatives. - Enlist supplier involvement in developing joint process improvements/solutions to reduce total cost of acquisition.  - Drive long-term improvements in sourcing, buying, bidding, pricing and contract management.  This vast knowledge assists me in selecting and negotiating with key suppliers through RFI, RFQ or RFP’s by sourcing in compliance with company’s purchasing systems, processes and policies.

NetJets

Category Leader - Indirect Sourcing

- Managed all procurement functions for the Aircraft Maintenance, Facilities and Corporate departments while keeping budgets and savings targets aligned.  - Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders by getting involved to ensure ongoing first-class supplier and customer relations.  - Analyzed and recommend options to improve company purchasing practices, including negotiation of long term contracts with suppliers to ensure best cost and reliable supply and service support.  - Reviewed supplier contracts, prior to legal review, for appropriate requirements while considering cost, quality and supplier services necessary for the company’s  production and operating needs.

Matthew Albertini