Erin M. Matthews
Indirect Country Buyer
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking a remote/virtual position in either senior procurement or a leadership role within Indirect Purchasing. Experience working at regional, country, and global levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IdP Country Buyer
Faurecia
12.2019 - Current
- Manage all indirect procurement and processes for multiple US/Canada JIT plants as well as Faurecia Interiors headquarters site.
- Manage country level commodities within IdP scope through RFP, contract negotiations, and preferred supplier selection.
- Launch and deploy segment strategies in Ariba for high spend country managed segments (i.e. Waste Management, Laboratory Services & Supplies, etc.).
- Lead cost saving transversal projects (value management/optimization workshops in specified segments) across all company divisions. Identify opportunities for cost avoidance and price savings opportunities.
- Support supplier development through IATF audits.
- Maintain purchasing internal controls by working directly with Ariba Key Users and site controllers to drive purchasing compliance.
- Drive Ariba Key Users and Controlling to document and complete corrective actions in the event of any IdP related non-compliance.
- Support controlling and internal controls team with sample audits for all sites.
Indirect Buyer
BorgWarner
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Support all MRO cost savings initiatives both locally and across all business units and plants.
- Support Data Analytics team to develop Indirect Qlik dashboard.
- Process company purchase orders for multiple business units, and communicate with indirect suppliers.
- Lead North American teams in cost savings initiatives across multiple business units and plants.
- Work directly with all business unit financial analysts to ensure workflow release strategies are accurate; troubleshoot and expedite requests.
- Lead annual global hotel RFQ by collaborating with global BorgWarner contacts, and developing relationships with hotel sales managers.
- Work on all global travel agreements (air, hotel, rental car) and attend quarterly business reviews with all travel vendors.
- Manage and maintain travel program with GSM Manager by delegating daily travel inquires and requests.
- Managed rollout of Concur Online Booking tool to all North American travelers including implementation and training to employees
- Advised internal customers regarding available products, order status and purchasing procedures
- Scrutinized bid quotations for factors such as terms and conditions, price, delivery and quality control
- Negotiated and settled with suppliers in regards to rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations
- Analyzed buying history and shortages to determine best method of procurement
- Reviewed purchasing requisitions to verify clarity and completeness, quantity and quality requirements and proper authorization of funding
Sr. Facilities Coordinator
BorgWarner
04.2011 - 05.2017
- Manage facilities suppliers including service agreements/contracts and day-to-day operations.
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor -Conduct ISO 14001 Internal Audits and manage/maintain company EMS.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Maintain and manage Facilities department budget, provide annual forecasting, and review forecast vs. actuals on monthly and quarterly basis.
- Communicate daily with supply vendors and update company executives.
- Plan and coordinate for building space and supply needs of the organization.
- Responsible for maintenance and security of both World Headquarters building and Propulsion Technical Center.
- Serve as liaison between company employees and outside contractors.
- Schedule preventative maintenance, respond to urgent maintenance calls, and participate in creation of emergency preparedness plans.
- Prepare and coordinate company events with Great Place to Work Committee.
- Oversee World Headquarters’ facilities functions.
- Input purchase requests using SAP and follow up on purchase orders.
- Handle various accounting/invoicing issues.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
HR/Training/Marketing Manager
The Bennett Group, LLC
04.2006 - 04.2011
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies and product commercialization
- Onboarding all new hires.
- Planning promotional events which includes rolling out new product promotions, coordinating employee functions/events, networking to develop new marketing strategies, and overseeing all of aforementioned and ensuring goals and budget requirements are met.
- Coordinating sales contests (products, gift cards, retail, etc).
- Conducting “Training Manager Reviews” to ensure employees’ proper knowledge of policies and standard operating procedures.
- In charge of auditing, updating, and revising employee files.
Education
BBA - Organizational Behavior And Human Resources
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI 01.2004 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Carman-Ainsworth High School
Flint, MISkills
Price negotiation
Purchasing
Effective communication
Vendor relationship management
Team Training
Group facilitation
Purchase order creation
Price dispute resolution
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP/Ariba
Buyer contracts
Buyer qualification
Self-motivated professional
Customer service
Data management
Additional Trainings
Motivating Others
Facilitating Innovation and Managing Complexity
Drive for Results
Beyond Bias
Timeline
IdP Country Buyer
Faurecia
12.2019 - Current
Indirect Buyer
BorgWarner
05.2017 - 11.2019
Sr. Facilities Coordinator
BorgWarner
04.2011 - 05.2017
HR/Training/Marketing Manager
The Bennett Group, LLC
04.2006 - 04.2011
BBA - Organizational Behavior And Human Resources
University of Michigan - Flint
01.2004 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Carman-Ainsworth High School