Joe McClurg
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Strategic professional in procurement and project management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in negotiation, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and relationship building to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Polaris, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee a $50 million expenditure portfolio across diverse categories, including significant investments in tires, graphics, and printed materials.
- Direct strategic planning for supply chain processes in focused categories.
- Deliver executive and director-level presentations outlining strategy creation, implementation, and status.
- Direct global teams from the U.S., Asia, and Europe.
- Provide recommendations on new projects based on financial impact assessments.
- Direct category pricing negotiations and contract discussions for new components and suppliers.
Project Coordinator
NACS, Inc.
Ham Lake, MN
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw automated manufacturing projects for top-tier clients in the medical device sector; included budget, schedule, scope management.
- Supported finance and engineering managers by analyzing business operations.
- Handled extensive communication with project stakeholders including customers, vendors, and team members.
Operations Management Specialist
Thern, Inc.
Winona, MN
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Contributed to transitioning 350+ parts to a Kanban inventory management system from an internal work order system.
- Handled numerous communications from customers, vendors, and internal team members.
Control Room Analyst
Rational Energies
Plymouth, MN
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated pilot productions to identify bottlenecks for process improvements.
Pilot Plant Analyst
General Mills
Golden Valley, MN
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Supported new product creation by testing pilot-scale production equipment.
Quarantine Technician
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
St. Paul, MN
11.2016 - 08.2017
Education
MBA - Leadership and Change Management
Hamline University
08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of Minnesota
01-2020
Minor - Applied Business
University of Minnesota
01-2020
Skills
- Strategic Category Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Financial Spending Assessment
- Expense Management Strategies
- Effective Negotiation Skills
- Global Sourcing Strategies
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Polaris, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
NACS, Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2022
Operations Management Specialist
Thern, Inc.
05.2020 - 01.2021
Control Room Analyst
Rational Energies
11.2017 - 01.2020
Pilot Plant Analyst
General Mills
08.2017 - 11.2017
Quarantine Technician
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
11.2016 - 08.2017
MBA - Leadership and Change Management
Hamline University
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of Minnesota
Minor - Applied Business
University of Minnesota
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