Douglas Rich
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Strategic Sourcing Manager specializing in strategy development and implementation, direct and indirect/MRO sourcing contract management, direct supervision, cost reduction, and new product development support. Professional, creative, flexible, with proven technical and analytical skills. Adept at leading and managing cross-functional teams toward desired outcomes. Diversified skills include sourcing management, new product development, technical service, training, and project management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity Management Leader - Mechanical
Allegion
Indianapolis
06.2021 - Current
- $380M spend, mechanical categories and raw materials, direct supervision of Commodity Managers, global supply management, contract negotiation, supply risk assessment and mitigation, total cost management, and supplier relationship management
- Key successes in mitigating supply risk, managing inflationary markets, and securing critical long-term contracts and exceeding productivity, inflation/deflation objectives
New Project Introduction Manager - Direct, Indirect, and Engineering NPI
dormakaba USA, Inc.
Indianapolis
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed $500M spend, direct supervision of direct/indirect category and NPD project Commodity Managers, strategy development and implementation, project management, and process development
- Key successes in realized savings, project launches, and sustainable goods and services performance.
Regional Category Manager, Indirect Goods and Services
dormakaba USA, Inc.
Indianapolis
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Managed $280M spend, 29 facilities across North America, strategy development and implementation, process improvement, project management, cross-functional team leadership, $4.8M realized savings, key focus on complex contract negotiations
Commodity Manager, North America
Best Access Solutions (Stanley Black & Decker, dormakaba USA, Inc.)
Indianapolis
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed $120M spend, 400+ suppliers, Electronics, Fasteners, Packaging, Plastics, Indirect, New Product Development, Purchased Finished Goods, Indirect & MRO.
Supervisor, Training/Publications/Tools
Allison Transmission
Indianapolis
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed 6 direct reports, $3M Budget, Service training material creation, training delivery, service tools, publications, and partnership management.
Direct Sourcing Manager
Allison Transmission
Indianapolis
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Managed 10 direct reports (Commodity Managers), $500M spend, 250+ suppliers, forgings, machining, stampings, electronics, fasteners, seals, gaskets
Indirect Sourcing Manager
Rexnord Industries
Milwaukee, WI
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed 4 direct reports, $30M spend, 150+ suppliers, capital equipment, lease equipment, building projects, airline, car rental, car leasing, telecommunications, IT, services, p-card program, office supply, office equipment, and labor contract responsibility in matrix organization.
NPD Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Technical Service Representative, NPD Lab Supervisor
The Toro Company
Bloomington, MN
04.1988 - 05.2006
- Managed 6-32 direct reports, $3.5M budget, $9-175M spend, all direct materials, training material development, training delivery, supervision, NPD support, capital equipment, office equipment, facility design, labor relations/contract negotiation.
Education
B.S. - Automotive Management
Ferris State University
Skills
- Strategy development and implementation
- Direct and indirect/MRO sourcing contract management
- Cost reduction
- New product development support
- Leading and managing cross-functional teams
- Project management
- Supply risk assessment and mitigation
- Total cost management
- Supplier relationship management
- Process development and improvement
- Recruitment and hiring
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Managed and mentored direct reports to achieve cost reductions and avoidance of $15.4M
- Led cross-functional Commodity Value Project for $168M in Forgings, Gears, Shafts, Stampings, and Fasteners resulting in $9.2M in savings
- Developed and launched corporate Indirect Sourcing Strategy resulting in improved contracts for T&E, p-card, air travel, car rental, and auto leases and delivered $2.8M in Indirect/MRO cost reductions
- Led hydraulic component consortium project resulting in annual savings of $1.2M
- Led COG’s quick-hits team resulting in savings of $750K
- Developed and implemented NPD Sourcing process for early supplier involvement
- Leveraged NPD Sourcing and Engine commodity cost reductions of $3.2M and $1.4M
Timeline
Commodity Management Leader - Mechanical
Allegion
06.2021 - Current
New Project Introduction Manager - Direct, Indirect, and Engineering NPI
dormakaba USA, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2021
Regional Category Manager, Indirect Goods and Services
dormakaba USA, Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2021
Commodity Manager, North America
Best Access Solutions (Stanley Black & Decker, dormakaba USA, Inc.)
06.2014 - 05.2017
Supervisor, Training/Publications/Tools
Allison Transmission
06.2012 - 06.2014
Direct Sourcing Manager
Allison Transmission
06.2008 - 06.2012
Indirect Sourcing Manager
Rexnord Industries
05.2006 - 06.2008
NPD Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Technical Service Representative, NPD Lab Supervisor
The Toro Company
04.1988 - 05.2006
B.S. - Automotive Management
Ferris State University