Jason Owen
Parker,Colorado
Summary
Management Professional
Demonstrated expertise throughout the full product development process with excellent strengths in project management, contract negotiations and administration, inventory planning, forecasting, and purchasing. Purchased direct materials for fiberglass, resins, structural steel, mechanical and electrical components. Coordinate subcontract agreements with service suppliers and labor contractors. Able to consistently achieve project, inventory, material cost and quality goals. JIT, Kanban, VMI implementation and Sustainability. Adept at managing suppliers and cultivating long-term relationships built on reliability and responsiveness. Skillfully anticipate, plan, and respond accordingly to changing business priorities and market demands. Experienced in sales, customer service, and can build rapport with clients. Highly versatile with a strong blend of multi-tasking, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Developed policies, procedures, quality standards to monitor and measure work performance. Computer skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Projects), Dynamics, Ariba and SAP. Data-driven supply chain professional proficient in collecting, reviewing and utilizing information about all areas of the supply chain Adept at tracking and modeling data, developing trend forecasts and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of supply, labor and production concerns. Expertise in [Software].
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
RK Mission Critical, LLC.
01.2022 - Current
- Contributed for ensuring purchasing strategies and processes meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets, which enables company to function and compete effectively in the market to include terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation, and rationalization of supply chain solutions, including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments, and safety stock
- Managed supplier relationships and negotiate with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews QBR activities
- Negotiated contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders
- Analyzed and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies
- Forecasted price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Developed an overall vendor base, which creates and sustains a competitive advantage utilizing global market exploitation, leveraging spends and leveraging technologies
- Develop, implement, and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance Scorecard
- Work closely with Engineering to source new and alternative technologies, raw materials, and components
- Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers on new projects, supplies and initiatives, and advise of impact of any change on purchasing and production activities
- Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
- Supported product change requests, and review and communicate impact on strategic capacity plans
- Collaborated with the Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities
- Build, maintain and manage supplier and internal relationships, and ensure good communications.
Procurement Manager
Mark Vii Equipment
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Collaborated on materials purchased for Mark Vii manufacturing; raw material and MRO
- Analyze monthly and quarterly cost savings and cost avoidance reports
- Develop quarterly presentations for senior leadership
- Identify opportunities in freight and warehouse with a focus to improve delivery performance and reduce costs
- Develop category strategies which outline and define the markets and supply strategy to assist Business Units decision makers on the appropriate sourcing methodologies based on market conditions, regulatory/compliance requirements, risk potential and cost components
- Performed the negotiation of contract terms and conditions, cost savings, service levels, and performance standards to meet desired outcomes for significant sourcing projects
- Lead strategy and structured analysis of supplier industry, economics, and market conditions impact
- Developed and document vendor data requirements, ensuring final contract final terms and conditions, and supplier performance measurements are actively managed
- Perform planning and production tasks, anticipate program needs, and expedite material and tool requirements for production, manufacturing and assembly operations
- Reduce inventory carry cost with improved terms, inventory control
- Effectively communicated the impact of sourcing decisions to management and employees as appropriate
- Developed and Analyzed supplier performance metrics, including compliance with quality and delivery KPI’s ensuring delivery obligations of quality and delivery are met.
Procurement Manager
TAKRAF USA Inc / Tenova Mining and Minerals
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Procurement Manager to administer department, control budgets, prepare forecasts, devise schedules, monitor daily procurement activities, and establish key performance indicators
- Analyzed market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
- Recruited and maintained suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
- Developed workable implementation plans; communicated changes effectively; successfully built commitment and overcame resistance; prepared and supported those affected by change; monitored transition and evaluated results
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for the procurement department
- Exhibited confidence in self and others; while inspiring and motivates others to perform well; effectively influenced actions and opinions of others; inspired respect and trust; accepted feedback from others; provided vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; gave appropriate recognition to others; displayed passion and optimism; encouraged others to fulfill the company vision
- Collaboratively spearheaded procurement of all material required to manufacture conveying equipment and other bulk handling materials
- Maintained highly cooperative relationships with existing and potential suppliers, as well as internal/external customers to collectively optimize procurement operations
- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed
- Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality while monitoring own work to ensure quality
- Successfully coordinated a seamless implementation of SAP.
Assistant Manager, Procurement
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed daily purchasing transactions of larger Capital Equipment and subcontracts to ensure all goods and services are procured at the lowest possible cost, considering the guidelines of prices, service, quality and delivery
- Review all major purchases with the Contracts Department and Project Management to ensure that risk review has been undertaken and that the company was adequately protected
- Timely advised management of price changes by commodity and/or other related differences that may affect the company’s long and short-term interests
- Successfully coordinated with the Engineering, Operations, Assembly, Spare Parts and Program Management departments any product development/issues as they apply to the company and vendors
- Assisted in training and personnel development within the department, in product knowledge and procurement techniques as well as team building and continuous improvement.
Senior Buyer
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Collaboratively spearheaded procurement of all material required to manufacture cooling towers and air-cooled condensers
- Negotiated and managed daily purchasing transactions of larger capital equipment and subcontracts to optimize service, quality and delivery at lowest possible cost
- Proficiently drove risk management by closely reviewing major purchases with Contracts department and project managers; generated $3.5M in savings from estimated expenses to improve project margins
- Successfully coordinated seamless product development efforts among Engineering, Operations, Assembly, Spare Parts and Program Management departments
- Fostered, nurtured and maintained highly cooperative relationships with existing and potential suppliers, as well as internal/external customers to collectively optimize procurement operations
- Contributed to training, coaching, mentoring and motivating new hires within department.
Parts Sales Manager
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Consistently met or surpassed sales targets for parts by efficiently coordinating telemarketing and marketing efforts, preparing and delivering persuasive proposals, performing direct customer sales, and managing purchase orders and invoicing functions
- Championed efforts to significantly enhance sales, profit margin, and customer relationships
- Effectively sold $1.5 to $2 million per year in sales.
Project Manager / Coordinator
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Quickly advanced from role as Project Coordinator to administer contracts, control budgets, optimize cash flow, prepare forecasts, devise schedules, monitor procurement, and supervise engineering and construction of erection portion of cooling towers
- Successfully planned and executed 11 cooling tower projects valued at between $300K and $3M.
Education
Masters in International Management -
Colorado State University Global
01.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado State University
01.2012
Associate Degree -
Red Rocks Community College
01.2008
Skills
- PROCUREMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- SALES
- SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Negotiating
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Purchasing Oversight
- Demand Forecasting
- Import and Export Operations
- Relationship Building
- Performance Tracking
- Pricing Negotiation
- Inventory Analysis
- Goods Movement Planning
- Staff Management
- Warehouse Operations
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
RK Mission Critical, LLC.
01.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager
Mark Vii Equipment
01.2017 - 01.2022
Procurement Manager
TAKRAF USA Inc / Tenova Mining and Minerals
01.2012 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager, Procurement
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
Senior Buyer
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2009
Parts Sales Manager
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004
Project Manager / Coordinator
GEA Heat Exchangers, Inc. / GEA Power Cooling, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2001
Masters in International Management -
Colorado State University Global
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado State University
Associate Degree -
Red Rocks Community College
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