Jeffery Kuhl

Results-driven Senior Indirect Buyer at Aludyne with a proven track record in contract negotiations and supplier management. Achieved significant savings through strategic bidding events and effective stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes environments, leveraging data analysis and communication skills to drive purchasing success. Expert buyer familiar with automotive and aerospace practices and business operations.n to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management.

Emergency Water Resourcing Event — Replace current supplier and acquire 30 tons of water within 48 hours

Water tank supplying 15,000 soldiers in the desert burst and 30 tons of water was lost. At the same time intel informed us that the current water suppliers were terrorists and needed to be removed and replaced immediately and discreetly. Hosted a rapid quiet bidding event and awarded 5+1 agreement to the new supplier within 4 hours of discovery and cut all access from the previous supplier.

Chemical Sourcing Event - $1 million in Negotiated Savings

Consolidated over 100+ line items into 20 easily manageable commodities at a national level. Terminated four highly complex contracts and consolidated into one national agreement with included supplier managed inventory, net 60 terms, and price increase limitations.

Fluid Bid Event — $1.3 million in Negotiated Savings

Hosted bid event for all fluid purchases across 20 different plants and over $10 million in business. Prior to the bidding event, all plants purchased from different suppliers at an average of net 15 payment terms. After completion and implementation of bidding event suppliers were consolidated and average payment terms were net 60.

Cutting Tools Bid Event and Contractual Negotiations — $1 million in Contractual Negotiated Savings

Managed the renewal process for a national contract. Hosted a bidding event for the entire book of business. The incumbent offered 10% savings and net 60 terms to retain the contract. Negotiated 13% savings with net 90 terms and added several addendums that shifted inventory management responsibilities to the supplier.

• Top Graduate Combat Medic School
• Top Graduate Army Basic Training
• Full Athletic Scholarship College Track and Cross Country

• English, Fluent
• Spanish, Written