Brandon Kirk
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Procurement
PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING, LLC
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Responsible for Direct Material procurement ranging from various formulation ingredients to the energy used in the manufacturing process
- In charge of the management and negotiation of all Real Estate leases worldwide
- Successfully project managed the integration of and the growth of the TMS acquisition
- Lead the standup of 4 new 300K/sf locations, 7 new lines, and the hiring of 400+ new employees
- Sustainability lead for raw material, energy, and real estate.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier management techniques.
- Improved cost efficiency by negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers based on market analysis and pricing trends.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication, collaboration, and mutual goal-setting for long-term partnerships.
Director of Logistics
PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Lead the integration of a bolt on TMS system into the existing ERP (SAP)
- 21+ site integration
- Large change management within in the company
- Identified and achieved $5M+ savings within first year of TMS integration
- Manage an extensive freight network of 21+ sites throughout the US
- 60M+ in annual spend
- 55K+ TL/LTL/IMDL shipments
- Lead multiple optimization/rationalization initiatives within the logistics distribution network to (1) drive out waste and (2) increase profitability.
Procurement Manager
PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING, LLC
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Implemented a real estate/lease accounting management system
- Effectively hedged energy across all US sites
- Lead the procurement of blowing agents for all foam/film extrusion sites.
Senior Buyer/ZBB Package Owner (Leases/Rentals, Fees, Institutional, Legal, Travel)
KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Renegotiated the Kraft Heinz sales vehicle fleet structure to bring in cost savings of $3.5 million over 3 years
- Managed the ZBB travel package for North America
- Held successful internal negotiations to cut the travel budget in half.
Corporate Senior Commodity Buyer (Castings)
AKEBONO BRAKE CO.
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Responsible for the company’s largest direct commodity valued at $350 million
- Poised to geographic diversify the current commodity supply base
- Responsible for cost saving goal of $10 million.
Corporate Senior CapEx/Indirect Buyer
AKEBONO BRAKE CO.
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Successfully reduced North American indirect supply chain from over 1,500 suppliers to 6 key strategic supply partners
- Effectively negotiated long term supply agreements bringing in over $7 million in piece price reductions
- Reduced MRO inventory levels by $5.3 million through supplier inventory repurchase
- Negotiated several capital investment purchase totaling over $20 million.
Purchasing Coordinator
METALSA
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Managed 9 Buyers in 3 plant locations with spend of $27 million
- Managed implementation of MRO storerooms
- Negotiated contracts as well as long term agreements with parts suppliers
- Controlled MRO inventories through cycle counting and physical inventory counts.
Materials and Production Planner
METALSA
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Planned production of material through the manufacture process
- Represented the company in terms of customer accounts
- Purchased raw material for production purposes.
Inventory Control Specialist
METALSA
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Preformed direct inventory control though cycle counting and physical stock counts
- Implemented inventory reduction projects to reduce financial impact to overall cash flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, International Relations
Radford University
Skills
- Category Management
- Contract Management
- Financial Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Director of Procurement
PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING, LLC
12.2020 - 12.2023
Director of Logistics
PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2020
Procurement Manager
PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING, LLC
02.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Buyer/ZBB Package Owner (Leases/Rentals, Fees, Institutional, Legal, Travel)
KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
07.2016 - 02.2017
Corporate Senior Commodity Buyer (Castings)
AKEBONO BRAKE CO.
04.2016 - 07.2016
Corporate Senior CapEx/Indirect Buyer
AKEBONO BRAKE CO.
03.2015 - 04.2016
Purchasing Coordinator
METALSA
05.2012 - 03.2015
Materials and Production Planner
METALSA
04.2010 - 04.2012
Inventory Control Specialist
METALSA
01.2010 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, International Relations
Radford University
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