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Michael Houlihan

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Purchasing

John Bean Technology, JBT
01.1998 - 01.2021
    • Responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives of 5 manufacturing facilities, 3 facilities in the U.S. and 2 facilities in Europe. Total yearly spend equaled $300M.
    • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
    • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced purchasing lead times.
    • Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization.
    • Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
    • Established robust vendor management systems for better communication and tracking performance metrics.
    • Led a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and fostering career development opportunities.
    • Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
    • Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
    • Evaluated new suppliers through a comprehensive qualification process to ensure quality products and services were sourced consistently.
    • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
    • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
    • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
    • Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, savings averaging $15M on an annual basis.

Vice President-Sourcing

Citigroup Inc
01.1995 - 01.1998
    • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
    • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
    • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
    • Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
    • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.

Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing
01.1985 - 01.1995
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
  • Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
  • Enhanced product quality by designing and executing rigorous testing protocols for all manufactured items.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

MBA - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
01.1991

Skills

    • Quality Assurance
    • E-procurement Systems
      • Problem Solving
      • Regulatory Compliance

Affiliations

  • Central Florida Miracle League: President, Board member, volunteer
  • Rotary: Board member, volunteer

Timeline

Director of Purchasing

John Bean Technology, JBT
01.1998 - 01.2021

Vice President-Sourcing

Citigroup Inc
01.1995 - 01.1998

Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing
01.1985 - 01.1995

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Florida State University

MBA - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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