• Strategic Supply Chain Management: Partner with Material Program Managers to review supply risks and escalate shortages, ensuring the alignment of material supply with ambitious vehicle production schedules from 2024 to 2025.
• Procurement and Tactical Operations: Oversee the execution of tactical commercial activities including purchase orders and invoice reconciliation, significantly enhancing cost management protocols.
• Commercial Agreements and Negotiations: Lead the tracking and progression of strategic commercial agreements, collaborating closely with Google's Supply Chain and Legal teams to optimize terms and mitigate risks.
• Process Optimization: Actively engaged in streamlining existing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in inventory and procurement operations, utilizing advanced data analytics and ERP insights.

• Department and Team Leadership: Spearheaded the creation of the purchasing department, established foundational processes, and led strategic initiatives including the issuance of RFQs and vendor evaluations to optimize supply chain operations.
• Transition and System Implementation: Orchestrated a transition from prototype to in-house manufacturing, and designed an Excel-based manual ERP system, achieving a $1 million reduction in planned inventory expenses. Currently implementing the upgrade to NetSuite.
• Negotiation and Supplier Management: Negotiated favorable payment terms, preserving $750,000 in immediate cash. Initiated sourcing and vetting for 20 alternate suppliers to enhance supply chain robustness.
• Innovation and Process Automation: Implemented an Excel-based MRP – BOM explosion tool for a 1700-part BOM and utilized QuickBooks for meticulous order tracking. Automated routine procurement tasks and developed dynamic dashboards using Excel and Python to improve operation

• Cost Management and Pricing Strategy: Spearheaded price cycle processes, establishing standard costs for commodity managers to enhance
profitability. Led the annual closing with comprehensive financial reports to the Purchasing VP, underscoring performance and identifying
improvement areas.
• Data Analysis and Strategic Reporting: Performed in-depth analysis of a $1.8 billion APV, deriving insights on COGS and procurement expenses.
Presented actionable reduction plans to senior executives, effectively aligning procurement strategies with corporate financial goals.
• Strategic Process and System Improvements: Played a key role in the transformation team, driving system enhancements and data integration
using Oracle ERP and Alteryx. Improved procurement operations and efficiencies, supported by automated data processing scripts to enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort.

• Strategic Sourcing and Cost Management: Led the Annual Price Review for major Tier 1 suppliers, managing a $140 million APV. Ensured cost effective launches of 2022 models and developed financial forecasts for 2023.
• International Collaboration and Cost Optimization: Partnered with North American and Japanese design teams to establish benchmarks, ensuring timely and budget-aligned program launches. Conducted comprehensive cost analysis, implementing new pricing standards to align with market conditions.
• Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management: Directed intricate supplier negotiations, establishing 'should-be' costs and achieving $1 million in savings through manufacturing improvements. Resolved critical tooling payment issues to strengthen supplier relationships and ensure supply continuity.

• Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Optimization: Spearheaded global sourcing and restructuring initiatives for aftermarket shocks and glass, enhancing supply chain efficiency and significantly reducing cost inefficiencies.
• Financial Management and Advanced Data Analysis: Managed an $80 million annual purchase volume (APV), utilizing SQL, Python, PowerBI, and Tableau to enhance data analysis and support strategic financial decisions.
• Cost Mitigation and Commodity Management: Successfully mitigated over $800K in supplier price increases through effective benchmarking and cost analysis in 2019. Led the restructuring of the service glass commodity to improve cost efficiency, product availability, and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Contract Negotiations: Negotiated long-term supplier agreements, securing stable pricing and protecting against future cost escalations.
• Professional Growth and Development: Progressed through various procurement roles, developing foundational