DEBBIE MAAHS
Waterford,MI
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with 20+ years of experience in the manufacturing and automotive industries. Applies strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex operational and supply chain related problems. Possesses a high degree of integrity and an outstanding work ethic.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CAPITAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
11.2023 - Current
- Purchasing support for multiple divisions – Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee
- Advisory support for greenfield procurement activities
- Facilitate alignment between contract services and construction activities
- Quote and contract analysis
- Training support
- Escalation point for Division/Supplier resolutions
PURCHASING MANAGER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Oversight of all purchasing activity of greenfield division
- Created and implemented Purchasing procedures and best practices
- Built team of nine purchasing professionals
- Reporting and communication with Corporate Purchasing Group
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced suppliers, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used Epicor CMS to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to secure best value for company.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Facilitated resolution of supplier disputes and discrepancies.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability
ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Oversight of production parts procurement
- Supervision of Purchasing support staff
- Responsible for reporting and communication with Corporate Purchasing Group
- All responsibilities listed under Program Buyer
BUYER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Original member of greenfield division launch team
- Source and award stampings, fasteners, and other commodities to support all OEM programs
- Manage steel contracts – OEM Resale and CRU
- Support stampers in pre-production steel procurement and oversee process after SOP
- $800k savings in 2018 through transportation and resourcing initiatives
- Manage supply base from market test to award and on through production
- Responsible for set up and maintenance of all Magna GSA information
- Liaison for suppliers, program management, quality, and materials
- Work collaboratively with Commercial team to ensure best cost decisions are made
- Started in Division as Commercial Coordinator and assumed specific Purchasing role as Division grew
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND LOGISTICS MANAGER
ELOPAK, INC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for all logistics and international shipping procedures
- Established emergency shipment plans with expedited carriers for high volume
- Negotiated contracts with small package carriers
- Functioned as intermediary between customers and third party machine manufacturers/parts suppliers
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
MACHINE SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR
ELOPAK, INC
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Implemented scheduling and planning procedures to achieve on time customer shipment rating of 98%; met and maintained 98% rating for 15 months prior to leaving Responsible for direct parts supply to all US and Canadian customers
- Oversaw parts supply to distribution centers - Europe and Mexico
- Interacted with Material Control to recommend stock levels based on customer usage Worked closely with customers to continuously improve relationships Communicated directly with suppliers to resolve customers' emergency needs as quickly and cost-effectively as possible 'Super User' on Jeeves ERP Implementation team; contributed to design and functionality of sales, quoting, and customer maintenance programs
- Created and documented Elopak procedures for all Sales functions within Jeeves ERP system
- Responsible for training of Elopak Sales employees (domestic and international) All responsibilities listed below under International Machine Sales
INTERNATIONAL MACHINE SALES
ELOPAK, INC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Project Manager of internal RFQ process; collaborated with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Accounting managers to formulate and submit quotes to international Market Units within Elopak, Inc
- Managed all incoming orders from Market Units for machines and upgrade/retrofit kits
- Processed orders ranging from $10K - $3M+ from placement to shipping
- Managed Logistics: packaging, containerization, air/sea/land modes of transport
- Selected and maintained relationships with carriers, forwarding agents, customs brokers
- Scheduled ocean and air shipments - international and domestic
- Created export/import documents for international shipments
- Resolved any issues that arose from Customs delays/requirements
BUYER
ELOPAK, INC
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Responsible for 250+ supplier accounts
- Negotiated price structure, placed orders, and insured quality conformance and on time deliveries
- Worked with Engineers and Suppliers to identify high quality, low cost solutions
- Implemented/supervised various inventory programs for low dollar/high volume material.
Education
Business Management
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIBusiness Management
Davenport University, Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MISkills
- Greenfield Facility Launch (2)
- Logistics Coordination
- Job Assignments
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Negotiations
- Professional Communication Skills
- Supplier Performance Management
- Procedure Development
- Manage Contracts
- Cost Reduction and Containment
- Systems Implementation
- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
Timeline
CAPITAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
11.2023 - Current
PURCHASING MANAGER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
07.2020 - 10.2023
ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 07.2020
BUYER
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
04.2015 - 01.2018
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND LOGISTICS MANAGER
ELOPAK, INC
01.2014 - 01.2015
MACHINE SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR
ELOPAK, INC
01.2009 - 01.2014
INTERNATIONAL MACHINE SALES
ELOPAK, INC
01.2008 - 01.2009
BUYER
ELOPAK, INC
01.1999 - 01.2008
Business Management
Eastern Michigan University
Business Management
Davenport University, Schoolcraft College