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Hillary Brady

Hillary Brady

Purchasing & Program Management
Detroit,MI

Summary

Experienced Senior Purchasing and Program Management Professional leveraging a rich background in product, team and organizational development, strategic sourcing, global supplier management, cross-functional alignment and Six Sigma/Operational Excellence known for driving efficiency, excellence, and innovation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager/ Commodity Owner

General Motors, GM
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Led team of 8 global buyers responsible for procurement strategy for telecom and connected vehicle services, developing contracts, supplier score card and fostering strong relationships with IT, OnStar, and business stakeholders
  • Part team redefining global consumer delivery of connected services working with legal, technical accounting, corporate dev, OnStar senior leadership and global strategic suppliers overseeing +$150M annual project budget

Program Purchasing Manager

General Motors, GM
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Led team of 26 direct reports across three distinct groups(Honda collaboration, EV sourcing, Ultium propulsion JV), responsible for $30 billion in annual spending across all global EV programs.
  • Developed and executed Honda & Ultium sourcing & launch playbook, achieving $350 million in savings and ensuring 100% on-time sourcing and prototype part delivery, reducing propulsion sourcing process by 36 months
  • Implemented cross-program budling strategy resulting in $200 per vehicle cost savings at first use.
  • Restructured EV sourcing leads reducing headcount from 21 to 13 driving increase performance and increasing WOC engagement from 62% to 90% through empathic understanding and VSM/OPEX/Six Sigma methodologies

Manager Accessory Program Management

General Motors, GM
02.2016 - 09.2019
  • Led team of 12 global program managers responsible program execution, accounting for over $1 billion in global revenue and $250M in annual capital budget
  • Successfully led capital budget transition from program finance to accessory program management
  • Restructured Program Management methodology through utilizing empathetic listening and VSM/OPEX/Six Sigma Methodologies, driving new structure and strategy resulting in $200M in revenue growth, improved profitability (+5%), on-time launch (+36%), and optimized global headcount (-10%)
  • Increased Work Place of Choice score by 20%
  • Conducted regular technical meetings and program briefings

Assistant Purchasing Program Manager

General Motors, GM
02.2013 - 02.2016
  • Managed team overseeing $1.5 billion in annual spending on global programs, optimizing processes, and fostering financial forecasting systems
  • Achieved $65 million in scale benefits through joint sourcing strategies with China JV partner.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices focused on GM supplier score card

Sales, Program, and Material Management

Kautex Textron
02.2007 - 12.2010
  • Managed multiple GM programs, growing revenue/profitability by 10% during customer bankruptcy
  • Led global cost model development used in all new business quoting
  • Led implementation of standard maintenance in materials management, enhancing operational efficiency through Six Sigma methodologies and achieving increase in OEE from 65% to 98%

Education

Master of Management (MM) - Business Leadership & Marketing

Walsh College
Troy, MI
2016

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -

Rochester University
Rochester, MI
2010

Training Programs - Six Sigma, OpEx, Empathetic Listening

GM/Textron
Warren, MI
2006

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Expertise in developing & executing category strategies, new supplier identification, and contract negotiation
  • Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to lead large teams and foster collaboration across business units
  • New Product Development: Extensive experience in steering new product sourcing processes, ensuring timely, cost focused, quality launch
  • Risk Management & Compliance: Proficient in proactive supply risk management and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures Cafe/USMCA/ISO/etc)
  • Communication & Presentation Skills: Demonstrated ability to articulate complex subjects clearly and concisely to various stakeholders
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency Optimization: Solid background in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and OP-EX methodologies to enhance operational efficiency
  • Global Supplier Management & Relationship Building: Proven track record in building and nurturing relationships with critical suppliers worldwide
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advocacy: Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion

Accomplishments

    GM Overdrive Award Winner - 2021

    Leader GM Supplier Inclusion Board - 2021 -2023

    GM ERG Member & Ally 2019 - 2023

    TutorMater Literacy Volunteer

    Ironman Finisher, Ultra Marathon Finisher

    Medical Mission Trips: Haiti, Costa Rica Kenya


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Quote

Everything we see hides another thing; we always want to see what is hidden by what we see.
René Magritte

Timeline

Purchasing Manager/ Commodity Owner

General Motors, GM
02.2023 - 05.2023

Program Purchasing Manager

General Motors, GM
09.2019 - 02.2023

Manager Accessory Program Management

General Motors, GM
02.2016 - 09.2019

Assistant Purchasing Program Manager

General Motors, GM
02.2013 - 02.2016

Sales, Program, and Material Management

Kautex Textron
02.2007 - 12.2010

Master of Management (MM) - Business Leadership & Marketing

Walsh College

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -

Rochester University

Training Programs - Six Sigma, OpEx, Empathetic Listening

GM/Textron

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