MAURICE DAVIS
Warren,MI
Summary
Dynamic Senior Buyer with extensive experience within the automotive industry, adept at negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts and cultivating strategic supplier relationships. Proven track record in budget preparation and project execution, leveraging strong communication and negotiation skills to drive cost savings and enhance supply chain efficiency. Results-driven professional committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Lear Corporation
Southfield, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Manage seat complete trimmed assemblies components valued at approximately $100 million
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align customer requirements with market demands
- Requested and evaluated pricing quotes from suppliers to select optimal sources
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure lowest unit costs for components
- Cultivated supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost efficiency, and quality
- Participated in bi-weekly calls with suppliers to set delivery schedules and meet production targets
Asst. Demand/Supply Planning Manager
General Motors Company
Warren, MI
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop analytic tools for proactive identification of future demand and supply relationships
- Calculated and approved vehicle Lean Capacity Rates based on plant manufacturing capabilities at program milestones
- Led initiatives to identify and resolve capacity issues during vehicle launches, ensuring alignment with Vehicle Program Executive Teams
- Resolved discrepancies between sales forecasts, market demand, and part supply through cross-functional collaboration
- Facilitated meetings with Purchasing, Scheduling, Program Execution Teams, and Suppliers to create constraint resolution plans
- Managed project status tracking for capacity uplifts, sufficiency plans, issue closure, and metrics reporting as required
Senior Buyer
General Motors Company
Warren, MI
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Oversaw $1.4B commercial budget for Driveline commodity, negotiating annual business plans
- Managed sourcing and contracting activities for Axles and Locking Differentials, including bid strategy and RFQ components
- Conducted rate management activities, performing benchmarking and rate analysis to identify efficiencies
- Cultivated relationships with strategic suppliers, facilitating weekly meetings to resolve commercial issues promptly
- Supported supply chain initiatives by enhancing capacity for annual production increases and minimizing disruptions
- Collaborated with Vehicle Program Executive Team, Product Engineering, and Quality on new projects, advising on cost impacts
Buyer
General Motors Company
Warren, MI
04.2013 - 10.2017
- Oversaw $245M commercial budget for Air Induction Systems and led annual business plan negotiations
- Managed all sourcing and contracting activities for Air Induction Systems, including bid strategy and RFQ package alignment
- Negotiated contracts, achieving better pricing and terms while identifying savings opportunities through procurement best practices
- Prepared purchase orders based on final negotiations with selected suppliers to meet organizational targets
- Ensured continuous supply of commodities while addressing any potential production risks due to supply issues
- Maintained professional relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration
Asset Recovery / Scrap Sales Agent
Aerotek
Pontiac, MI
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Prepared and distribute technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyzes bids, proposals, and award purchase contracts
- Identified and selected vendor(s) to obtain requisitioned commodities that met criteria such as target price, quantity, and removal date
- Mitigated disputes between customer and vendor on material disposition
- Provided approval to transfer or scrap assets (capital and non-capitalized equipment) considered as surplus or unusable; aid with trade-in or barter of assets; donate assets to local organization
Asset Management Coordinator
Android Industries LLC
Warren, MI
12.2008 - 01.2012
- Responsible for identifying potential reuse of GM containers considered as surplus or obsolete for current and future programs
- Aided with coordination of transportation for surplus and end of program containers from physical location to GM approved warehouse for storage
- Prepared scrap bid packages for GM Purchasing to obtain quotations from supplier(s) for disposition containers (metallic and plastic); reconcile scrap revenue proceeds to ensure GM Containers organization met its annual profitability goals
Quality / Business System Coordinator
Android Industries LLC
Warren, MI
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Spearheaded audit process for company to ascertain automotive industry standard certification (e.g., TS-16949)
- Managed, perform and reviewed layered and internal audits for completion and effectiveness
- Investigated customer complaints and recommended corrective actions; travel to and met with customer and supply base to address quality concerns
Quality / Engineering Change Coordinator
Android Industries LLC
Flint, MI
12.2000 - 08.2006
- Effectively trained and supervised team members of quality inspection and assurance of conformance of finished goods material
- Responded to quality issues when found internally as well as at customer (GM); identified root causes and implemented corrective actions
- Coordinated, monitor and document engineering work orders and production trial run requested by customer (GM)
Education
High School Diploma -
Flint Southwestern Academy
06.1998
Skills
- Stakeholder and supplier relations
- Budget management
- Planning and organization
- Negotiation and communication skills
- Results-oriented project execution
- Financial acumen
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Lear Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Asst. Demand/Supply Planning Manager
General Motors Company
08.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Buyer
General Motors Company
10.2017 - 08.2021
Buyer
General Motors Company
04.2013 - 10.2017
Asset Recovery / Scrap Sales Agent
Aerotek
01.2012 - 04.2013
Asset Management Coordinator
Android Industries LLC
12.2008 - 01.2012
Quality / Business System Coordinator
Android Industries LLC
08.2006 - 12.2008
Quality / Engineering Change Coordinator
Android Industries LLC
12.2000 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Flint Southwestern Academy
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