Jacob Lew
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Multi-talented Sourcing Specialist bringing book of diverse vendors and expertise in finding specialty items. Prepared to take on challenging work at Dicks Sporting Goods by applying 12 years of experience and wide-ranging expertise. Adept at managing tough objectives under strict deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Technical Goods Sourcing Specialist
Covestro
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the procurement of gaskets, hoses, pipe fitting, flanges, general industrial supplies, lab supplies and safety supplies in the US region
- Manage strategic supply base with an annual spend of approximately $15MM
- Perform all Procurement activities related to purchase of technical goods related to maintenance requirements and turnaround events
- Safeguard supply in North America at specified quality and technical performance according to business needs by leading the development, execution, and implementation of sourcing strategies regionally with focus on achieving lowest total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Actively pursue supplier markets to strengthen the competitiveness of Covestro LLC by establishing, maintaining, and making use of worldwide approved vendors
- Improve supplier relationship management on a continual basis
- Optimize and utilize leverage of regional Covestro knowledge and demand (standardization, vendor consolidation)
- Negotiate and maintain contracts measures and improve existing contract performance
- Improve process efficiency e.g., automation and/or outsourcing of non-strategic functions
- Align with Business Entity objectives; maintain strong partnership with production and technology
- Represent Covestro in the market, identify synergies and lead sourcing events.
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Facilities, Construction, Store Operations, Utilities, Supply Chain, Logistics, Visual
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Coraopolis, PA
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Provide project management support for each strategic sourcing event and work closely with the Category Manager and business stakeholders to develop a strategy for each event
- This includes timeline management, preparing key communication and ensuring timely completion of action items
- Manage all up-front data collection and cleansing efforts
- This includes developing and validating the historic, financial baseline for the strategic sourcing event, building cost breakdown documents
- Conduct supplier identification and research
- Utilize category experience to define potential suppliers for each sourcing event
- Develop and prepare all sourcing event documentation within Dick's eSourcing technology
- Manage all communication with suppliers throughout the duration of the strategic sourcing event
- This includes conducting supplier outreach to obtain supplier information, inviting those suppliers to bid in a sourcing event, training all suppliers on Dick's eSourcing platform and the eAuction (if applicable), and ensuring bids are received and completed as requested
- Develop accurate, detailed bid analysis at the conclusion of the strategic sourcing event and communicate these results to all business stakeholders
- Partner with the Category Manager to finalize the award and support the contract execution with the Dick’s Legal, Information Security, and Risk teams
- Lead on the sourcing of PPE supplies for all Dick’s Sporting Goods locations.
Supply Chain Analyst
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Develops proficiencies in data collection through various reporting tools and accurately compile and organize data to support supply chain initiatives
- Provides other assistance as requested, including the support of analyses by a supply chain Manager or Director
- Support sourcing initiatives by proactively engaging with sourcing team members
- Identify, track and report cost savings and cost avoidance during sourcing initiatives
- Participate in item conversions, new inventory additions, and recall management as required
- Responsible for developing and maintaining target inventory levels by min/max planning
- Timely processing and resolution of inventory receiving discrepancies including overages, shortages, and incorrect or damaged goods from the supplier
- Recommend operational processing and systems improvements/enhancements.
Technical Buyer
SMS Group
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Work directly with project management and sales on bill of materials regarding parts and assemblies
- Assist customer service with vendor selection
- Send out material quotations and analyze available cost saving
- Team Lead on all nonconformance requests regarding materials
- Team Lead on all intercompany buying while assisting on all other materials, foreign and domestic
- Tracking all PO’s to ensure on time delivery to the customer
- Preform vendor audits to ensure we are utilizing the best possible vendors.
Purchasing Consultant
Crown Castle International Corp.
Canonsburg, PA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Acts as team lead for all materials quotations
- Team lead of entering all internal part numbers and insuring uniformity within Oracle
- Assist with the third-party logistics program
- Analyzes and negotiate proposals and bids, following through with recommendation to construction teams
- Provides daily and weekly reports to Management Team
- Supports District Management teams using problem solving skills and new idea generation to satisfy area needs
- Handles escalation of time-sensitive issues
- Assists the Purchasing Manager by leading project efforts, which support the goals of the team
- Meets with vendors and internal teams to ensure open communication on project deadlines, alignment of goals
- Execute Master Agreements and SOW’s with key suppliers
- Act of team lead for the national fiber optic cable program.
RFP Coordinator
Crown Castle International Corp.
Canonsburg, PA
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Support the RFP Project Managers by compiling and preparing upcoming RFPs, Sales Proposals, Presentations and quotes
- Groom Google Earth maps for upcoming RFPs as well as work closely with GIS team and Directors for various maps requested in ESRI for potential customers
- Maintain departmental trackers detailing the team’s activities, and RFP/RFI/Proposal Status, as well as complete all reporting for RFP Team and weekly reports to DAS organization
- Ensure that all Sales Proposals and Presentations adhere to company standards
- Review all Sales Presentations and Proposals to ensure that the required information and/or forms to be submitted are complete and included in the final document
- As directed by the RFP Project Managers, work with the applicable teams within the organization to obtain the necessary documentation for RFPs, Sales Presentations and Proposals
- Obtain all necessary internal approvals, (i.e
- Qualification of lead, capital committee, signatures, etc), required to complete the document in compliance with the internal and the issuer’s requirements
- Ensure compliance with all customer deadlines and document requirements
- Maintain a library of standardized templates for RFP Responses ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the information included in the responses.
MRO Sourcing Specialist
WESCO Distribution Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Negotiate contract elements, including terms and conditions, pricing, and lead-time
- Manage suppliers’ performance, including the support, development and monitoring of supplier performance metrics
- Negotiate expected supplier performance metrics and develop and administer corrective action plans for performance failures
- Prepare, distribute and award RFQ blankets and review expiring blankets for re-bid
- Determine, load and update pricing and lead time in purchasing database
- Drive suppliers to electronic / automated interface and analyze spend and product mix for standardization opportunities
- Serve as customer contact and alliance manager for supply chain issues
- Develop and maintain professional knowledge regarding the market drivers, market trends, economic forecasts, supplier base, and competitive intelligence
- Analyze material demand and determine inventory strategy or alternative supply chain strategies for maintaining high material availability at the lowest total ownership costs
- Act as team leader and facilitator for supplier negotiations, engineering standardization meetings, category strategy development
- Communicate and coordinate supplier strategies with sales engineer
- Ensure commodity and inventory strategies are aligned with key customer initiatives/metrics.
Internship/ Sales Representative/Branch Manager
AlarMax Distributors Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Responsibilities included learning the operating system, entering orders, completing RMA’s, shipping, and supporting walk in customers’ needs
- Coordinate training programs and introduce new products through marketing efforts
- Developed new and existing customer relationships through networking, cross selling opportunities, and referrals
- Monthly sales averaged $450K
- Hired, trained and developed branch employees in areas such as sales, customer service, and operations within the company
- Coordinated daily operations including daily staff goals, address and resolve customer complaints, and oversee and adjust inventory to ensure customer satisfaction
- Assist in the ordering and managing of inventory in multiple branches
- Supervised personnel in shipping, receiving, and RMA’s processing
- Available for technical assistance for products such as Burglary, Fire, CCTV, and Access Control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA12-2012
Skills
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Analysis
- Pricing Structures
- Vendor Relations
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Effective Communication
- Price Negotiation
- Inventory Management Skills
Education And Professional Development
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) 2020, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA, 08/01/09, 12/01/12, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resource Management, 3.843
Timeline
Regional Technical Goods Sourcing Specialist
Covestro
12.2023 - Current
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Facilities, Construction, Store Operations, Utilities, Supply Chain, Logistics, Visual
Dick’s Sporting Goods
08.2019 - 12.2023
Supply Chain Analyst
UPMC
11.2018 - 08.2019
Technical Buyer
SMS Group
05.2018 - 11.2018
Purchasing Consultant
Crown Castle International Corp.
08.2016 - 05.2018
RFP Coordinator
Crown Castle International Corp.
11.2015 - 08.2016
MRO Sourcing Specialist
WESCO Distribution Inc.
05.2015 - 11.2015
Internship/ Sales Representative/Branch Manager
AlarMax Distributors Inc.
05.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania