Michael Fijal
Springfield,MA
Summary
Strategic sourcing and supply chain leader with extensive experience managing supplier relationships, and supporting product development and manufacturing operations in a global environment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage sourcing projects, and drive cost savings, quality, and on time delivery while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and IT.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer, Fulfillment & Raw Materials
Callaway Golf
10.2022 - Current
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers to optimize procurement costs and enhance product quality.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic sourcing decisions and improve inventory management.
- Developed vendor relationships to streamline supply chain processes and enhance delivery performance.
- Manage assigned commodities, communicating forecasts and MRP changes to suppliers to minimize excess inventory and prevent shortages.
- Perform advanced cost analysis, volume planning, and partner with Finance for PPV and freight cost forecasting.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions by coordinating supplier readiness, material availability, and timeline alignment.
- Identify commodity market trends and supply risks, recommending trade-offs between cost, quality, and service.
Buyer
Callaway Golf
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of products.
- Supported procurement of direct raw materials for fulfillment and manufacturing operations.
- Generated and managed purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems, aligning with MRP, production schedules, and inventory targets.
- Communicated forecasts and MRP changes to suppliers to minimize excess inventory and prevent shortages.
- Assisted in cost analysis, volume planning, and contributed to monthly Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and freight cost forecasting.
- Monitored supplier performance, ensuring compliance with delivery, quality, pricing, and invoicing requirements.
- Collaborated with Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Warehouse teams to support new product introductions and resolve material or process issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, Massachusetts, MA05-2000
Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Negotiations
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Spend Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Cost Analysis, PPV and Financial Forecasting
- Global and Domestic Supplier Management