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Melody Philhower

Lawrenceburg,IN

Summary

Accomplished procurement leader with a proven track record at Baxter International and Toyota, recognized for delivering significant cost savings and enhancing supplier relationships. Expertise in strategic sourcing and team building has driven innovative projects, resulting in a more diverse and eco-friendly supply chain. Analytical skills combined with collaborative leadership have consistently led to successful outcomes in procurement initiatives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director – Procurement Business Processes and Analytics

Baxter International
Batesville, USA
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw procurement data and analytics for direct and indirect spend through custom dashboards developed by the team.
  • Directed essential projects collaborating with various departments, including supplier EDI and payment terms standardization.
  • Streamlined management of suppliers, indirect POs, and service desk operations.
  • Spearhead programs for diverse and eco-friendly supply chains.

Director – Procurement Project Management

Baxter International
Batesville, USA
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Implemented direct materials Margin Improvement Projects, achieving $27M in savings (4.5%) in 2023.
  • Led new product introduction efforts for Healthcare Systems and Technology segment from supplier selection to launch.
  • Serve as liaison between operations, finance, R&D, and procurement organization.

DIRECTOR – SITE PROCUREMENT

HILL-ROM
Batesville, USA
09.2017 - 12.2022
  • Achieved consistent annual cost savings of 3.5% to 5% through effective negotiations.
  • Guided team through supply chain challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain parts and materials supply essential for manufacturing hospital products.
  • Collaborated closely with global procurement, engineering, operations, and quality organizations.

Senior Manager – NPI Sourcing

HILL-ROM
Batesville, USA
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Guided sourcing activities for products developed by R&D team in Batesville through the entire project lifecycle.
  • Secured product launches within schedule and cost limits.

Various Positions

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Erlanger, KY
06.1996 - 03.2017
  • Spearheaded procurement strategies for new product launches, achieving over 25% cost reduction.
  • Achieved year-over-year reductions in costs by up to 2%.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers
  • Guided a team of Buyers and Managers to enhance procurement knowledge.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Business Administration

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Skills

  • Team building
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Data analytics
  • Cost analysis
  • Cost controls

Activities

  • Literature
  • Travel
  • Cooking

Timeline

Senior Director – Procurement Business Processes and Analytics

Baxter International
06.2024 - Current

Director – Procurement Project Management

Baxter International
01.2023 - 05.2024

DIRECTOR – SITE PROCUREMENT

HILL-ROM
09.2017 - 12.2022

Senior Manager – NPI Sourcing

HILL-ROM
04.2017 - 08.2017

Various Positions

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
06.1996 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Business Administration

Hanover College

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