Drake Pietila
Berkley,PA
Summary
Procurement professional bringing valuable experience in managing supply chains and procurement processes. Recognized for ability to facilitate collaboration and drive results within project teams. Proven skills in supplier negotiation and contract management, with focus on reliability and adaptability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Buyer
Valeo
10.2022 - Current
- Achieved effective sourcing strategies through well-crafted proposals reviewed by diverse management levels. Enhanced sourcing decisions via detailed cost analyses, optimizing negotiations and long-term agreements. Strengthened supplier relationships, contributing to sustained success in sourcing initiatives.
- Achieved notable cost savings through effective negotiation strategies. Drove market adjustments among tier 2 suppliers, resulting in price reductions of approximately 30%.
- Led all purchasing operations for programs from the point of the award by the customer, to ramp up for mass production. Managed the allocation for pre-production material under various tight timelines set by the customer with the material suppliers and internal team, through each developmental stage or the project leading up to the SOP.
- Executed collaborative sourcing strategies with suppliers, achieving over 21% savings in a nine-figure program.
- Facilitated cross-functional team support by executing SAP procurement activities, guiding suppliers through the PPAP completion for materials, and mentoring colleagues on critical purchasing issues.
Media Marketing Intern
High Five PR
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Distributed press releases for the clientele to news outlets for major events, or for brand awareness.
- Creatively developed social media postings for clientele. Helped our clientele reach their preferred markets through these postings. I also did photography and videography for the postings.
- Assisted the CEO with business administration. Organizing their inflow/outflow, scheduling, decision-making, etc.
Logistics Intern
Nolan Transportation Group
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated freight and drayage loads. Quoted the broker accounts, and scheduled loads for those accounts.
- Sourced Drayage loads to carriers. Bid on loads for export and import drayage accounts daily.
- Lead sourced potential clientele for company to pursue.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global Supply Chain Management and Marketing Management
Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business
Skills
- Strategic negotiation and sourcing skills
- SAP software proficiency
- Excel data analysis
- Vendor management
- Cost analysis expertise
- Effective time management
- Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Project Buyer
Valeo
10.2022 - Current
Media Marketing Intern
High Five PR
06.2022 - 10.2022
Logistics Intern
Nolan Transportation Group
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Global Supply Chain Management and Marketing Management
Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business