Dillon Pfeifer
Rochester,MI
Summary
Reliable professional with nearly 7 years of experience in various fast-paced roles within Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Proven track record of successful negotiations and vendor management. Adept at analyzing cost proposals, managing unique and challenging situations, and working cross-functionally and cross-culturally. Possesses knowledge of procurement processes and FAR compliance, communication skills, and interpersonal skills proven to forge long-lasting professional relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Subcontracts Professional, Advanced Procurement (XM30)
General Dynamics Land Systems
10.2023 - Current
- Contracting of Auxiliary and Vetronics sub-systems requiring development for the XM30 program
- Negotiated a net savings of $4,479,653 since joining the XM30 program
- Core duties include: Serve as the Project Manager between the supplier and GDLS functional departments, Review completeness of Scopes of Work, Issuance of RFPs, Analysis of proposals, Conduct cost analysis and perform negotiations of cost and terms & conditions, Issuance of POs and continued administration, Supplier Onboarding, execution of NDAs, Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws enforced by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
Subcontracts Administrator, Advanced Procurement
General Dynamics Land Systems
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Procurement of major electronic sub-systems such as displays, processors, circuit card assemblies, and fire extinguishing systems to include the role of a buyer, planner, and expeditor (BPE) in a Production Environment
- Managed a total open order value ranging up to $124,706,876 across 6 sources
- Negotiated a total savings of $11,284,143 in 2022
- Multiple solo international travel assignments including emergency travel to Norway where the timeline of assignment was undefined and results based
- Received highest possible performance rating in 2022
- Core duties similar to the list above but also included: Ensure timeliness of order placement and material deliveries in support of production and development schedules, Review of MRP signals and their legitimacy, Coordinate obsolescence resolution projects, Coordinate resolution of supplier quality issues
Buyer, General Procurement (Electrical)
General Dynamics Land Systems
12.2019 - 07.2021
- BPE of electrical components to include transducers, switches, sensors, and counterfeit avoidance items such as active and passives components, Integrated Circuits, and Semiconductors with an open order value averaging $18M spanning 44 active suppliers
- Negotiated a net savings of $1,260,248 in 2020
- Received the highest possible performance rating for years 2019 and 2020
- Received full delegate coverage for management for extended periods of time
- Managed two positions while a team member was on long term leave
- Engaged and supported engineering with obsolescence, prototypes, and Supplier Problem Reports
- Engaged with Contracts department representatives and the customer on Last Chance Buy proposals breaching the TINA threshold
Buyer, General Procurement (Machining & Fabrication)
General Dynamics Land Systems
05.2017 - 12.2019
- BPE of large machined and fabricated assemblies to include seats and various unique assemblies with components of high complexity that included an average open order value of $32M spanning 28 active suppliers
- Led team tag-ups to review the overall health and performance of the Machine and Fabrication supply base with the entire General Procurement team
- Negotiated a net savings of $3,286,231 in 2019 along with an additional savings of $832,414 by resourcing components from underperforming suppliers to save both cost and schedule
- Participated in company continuous improvement programs focused on improving supplier relations
Materials Management Specialist (MMS) Internship
- Summer internship where I gained experience in materials management through managing 275 active items
Merchandiser
Earl Smith Distributing
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Engage and support the customer’s store management team, and relay special needs to salesmen
- Provided suggestions for store management to increase sales and manage inventory in-store
Education
MBA - Value Driven Organization
Central Michigan University
12.2024
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Grand Valley State University
05.2017
Skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Supplier relationship management
- Regulatory Compliance and Knowledge of DFAR
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement software proficiency
- Teamwork orientation and Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Cost Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Subcontractor Management
- Organization skills
Timeline
Subcontracts Professional, Advanced Procurement (XM30)
General Dynamics Land Systems
10.2023 - Current
Subcontracts Administrator, Advanced Procurement
General Dynamics Land Systems
07.2021 - 10.2023
Buyer, General Procurement (Electrical)
General Dynamics Land Systems
12.2019 - 07.2021
Buyer, General Procurement (Machining & Fabrication)
General Dynamics Land Systems
05.2017 - 12.2019
Merchandiser
Earl Smith Distributing
05.2013 - 01.2015
Materials Management Specialist (MMS) Internship
MBA - Value Driven Organization
Central Michigan University
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Grand Valley State University