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John Boyer

Summary

Results-oriented supply chain professional with strategic and tactical expertise in managing government and commercial programs. Thorough understanding of product lifecycles from inception to product end-of-life. Demonstrates superior leadership skills and the ability to assemble, develop, and empower high-performance teams. Solid analytical skills with the aptitude for relating complex data to any audience. Adept at communicating with executive management, supply partners, and all internal organizations to coordinate and facilitate corporate goals and objectives. Well-versed in leading staff and collaborating with key stakeholders to support the company's initiatives and contribute to short and long-term revenue goals. Quick to identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage strategic relationships, while successfully implementing continuous improvement plans. Provides creative, innovative, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking leadership in a team environment. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management, and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with an organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Proven ability to improve policies, reduce waste, and support business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Global Purchasing Manager

KOVALUS SEPARATION SOLUTIONS
01.2018 - Current
  • Provide effective leadership of direct reports by communicating a clear vision, creating objectives that are aligned with company strategic initiatives and business standards, and develop skills and performance required to meet department and company objectives
  • Collaborate with project managers, department managers, scientists, and other key stakeholders to determine project requirements and timelines for purchasing and delivery of materials, equipment, and services needed for process development, manufacturing, and testing
  • Investigate and implement cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing, alternative materials, optimized supply planning, supplier and material consolidation, and efficient freight costs
  • Participate and be instrumental in the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process
  • Drive continuous improvement projects and initiatives to improve performance in overall supply costs, service level and quality
  • Champion continuous improvement across the business by applying lean methodologies and gaining consensus through leadership and team building
  • Develop a robust supplier management program to monitor key supplier performance metrics in the areas of quality, service and cost
  • Direct efforts to identify, qualify and implement lower cost supplier partners both overseas and domestically

Senior Supply Base Manager

RAPISCAN SYSTEMS
05.2014 - 11.2018
  • Directed the end-to-end supplier sourcing cycle including identification, selection, quoting, contract agreements, and continuing performance management
  • Accountable for monitoring and verifying Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliance, Make/Buy decision-modeling, and Cost/Price analysis
  • Exercised influence and drove results throughout the organization and with external parties
  • Improved and optimized projects by leading supplier and internal cross-functional teams
  • Collaborated with Engineering and NPI teams to drive cost avoidance and on the achievement of improved product margins
  • Managed/drove efforts on component cost reductions, contract renegotiation, and contract/vendor consolidations; achieved an 11% savings of $1.3M for FY14, a 12% savings of $1.7M for FY15, a combined 9% savings of $730K for FY16 and FY17
  • Lead supplier performance business reviews (SBR), and supplier scorecard and performance improvement plans; successfully increased OTD to 90% and reduced QA rejects to less than 5%
  • Key member of the strategic team for the EPR migration from Oracle 11 to Microsoft Dynamics AX

Global Supply Chain Manager

EMPIRIX, INC.
05.2011 - 11.2013
  • Directed and managed the global supply chain to support order fulfillment and field logistics
  • Led the supply chain on New Product Development teams; identified, measured and documented cost savings goals, objectives, and plans to realize opportunities; and successfully achieved cost reduction targets
  • Monitored, managed, and reported on supplier performance, and directed the Quarterly Management Review process with key sub-contract partners
  • Developed and implemented strategies that ensured continuity of supply, and effective cost management resulting in the company garnering a distinct, competitive advantage
  • Helped management determine requirements to meet current and future forecasts and provided advice on the budgeting and forecasting process
  • Introduced new pricing methodologies enabling monthly price monitoring
  • Investigated cost variance/causes and adjusted future forecasts when indicated
  • Accountable for strategic resourcing and targeted negotiation activities, achieving an 8% savings of $890K in FY12, and a 6% savings of $745K in FY13

Senior Supplier Program Manager

ORACLE AMERICA, INC.
10.2007 - 04.2011
  • Responsible for managing global cost, quality, and availability on multiple NPI and sustaining programs; for selecting/developing key supply partners; for implementing strategic sourcing programs; and for expertly leading cost reduction negotiations
  • Set the strategic direction, oversaw the planning/execution of key initiatives, and participated in multifunctional teams
  • In conjunction with key suppliers, developed/executed manufacturing and other contractual agreements
  • Chaired the weekly Business Council and attended training on all internal/external OEM Supply Management processes with a major Chinese external manufacturing partner
  • Coached and helped the supply chain team define/refine tactical and strategic, world-class policies and procedures

Senior Supply Base Manager

EGENERA, INC.
04.2006 - 10.2007
  • Tasked with providing senior leadership in the development and management of the global supplier strategy and execution process
  • Initiatives included: long-term global supply strategies in a multi-plant environment; industry benchmark analyses; cost reduction negotiations; and supplier cost modeling
  • Responsible for leading activities in partnership with Engineering by locating, surveying, and approving supply sources
  • Oversaw the development/execution of volume purchase agreements; used complex problem-solving skills to resolve technical, and quality supply issues
  • To achieve product cost goals, negotiated and established component and product pricing
  • Chaired the Master Service Agreement team charged with drafting and negotiating terms and conditions with a Tier 1 contract manufacturer
  • Key participant in the development of a Corporate Sourcing Council
  • Spearheaded the Quarterly Management Review process with key sub-contract partners

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Rivier University
Nashua, NH

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Franklin Pierce University
Nashua, NH

Software Development Certification - undefined

Boston University
Tyngsborough, MA

Skills

  • Building Strategic Partnerships
  • Supplier & Customer Negotiations
  • Program & Supply Chain Management
  • Contracts Development & Negotiations
  • Financial Management
  • Quality Assurance Programs
  • New Product Introductions
  • International Sourcing Cost Reduction Initiatives
  • Process Development
  • Conflict Resolution & Escalations
  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Oracle ERP
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Procurement expertise

Timeline

Senior Global Purchasing Manager

KOVALUS SEPARATION SOLUTIONS
01.2018 - Current

Senior Supply Base Manager

RAPISCAN SYSTEMS
05.2014 - 11.2018

Global Supply Chain Manager

EMPIRIX, INC.
05.2011 - 11.2013

Senior Supplier Program Manager

ORACLE AMERICA, INC.
10.2007 - 04.2011

Senior Supply Base Manager

EGENERA, INC.
04.2006 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Franklin Pierce University

Software Development Certification - undefined

Boston University

Master of Business Administration -

Rivier University
John Boyer