Michael Moore
Macomb,MI
Summary
Strategic procurement leader with extensive experience managing high-value sourcing portfolios and leading supplier relationships within the automotive industry. Skilled in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, cost management, market intelligence, and supply chain optimization. Recognized for delivering business results through cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, continuous improvement initiatives, and alignment with quality, operational, and ESG goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer-Door Trim
Ford Motor Company
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a $730M annual procurement portfolio for Door Trim and Interior Systems, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality performance, and on-time program execution.
- Directed sourcing activities for F-150 and Super Duty programs, consistently meeting launch timing requirements while exceeding annual cost-reduction targets.
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing initiatives through Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), Multi-Year Agreements (MYAs), and competitive sourcing strategies to drive sustainable cost reductions and strengthen supply chain performance.
- Negotiated commercial agreements for major program changes and extensions, mitigating cost escalation risks and protecting program profitability.
- Developed and executed category sourcing strategies that balanced capacity, cost, timing, supplier performance, and ESG objectives across the supply base.
- Led commodity expertise and market intelligence activities, including cost modeling, bill-of-process analysis, supplier footprint assessments, technology evaluations, and supply-demand risk monitoring.
- Established annual cost-reduction roadmaps by identifying opportunities through commercial negotiations, design optimization, and end-to-end supply chain improvements.
- Served as the sourcing execution lead for RFx events, supplier selection, contract administration, and program-specific sourcing decisions.
- Partnered with Engineering, Design Studio, Cost Estimating, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Manufacturing teams to align component requirements, conduct design reviews, and support quality objectives.
- Managed strategic relationships with existing and prospective suppliers, driving collaboration, innovation, and supply chain integration opportunities.
- Led supplier risk management and constraint mitigation initiatives to protect assembly plant production from capacity limitations, supply disruptions, and catastrophic events.
- Analyzed supplier financial health, market trends, and industry cost drivers to support sourcing decisions and long-term business sustainability.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts as Interior Purchasing Gemba Coordinator, leading Blitz Kaizen events across Tier 1 manufacturing facilities that improved operational efficiency, eliminated waste, and reduced costs.
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Led team of 30+ employees in Stamping Division at Ford Motor Company, overseeing operations and ensuring effective workflow.
- Ensure production planning is met, analyzing issues with various department roles, driving, and implementing continuous improvement activities within the zone.
- Proactively analyze KPIs related to the pressroom, working towards contingency plans to reduce waste.
- Regularly adjusted and balanced all the labor for the Press Side at Woodhaven Stamping daily.
- Led project for reengineering and repair of over nine thousand tailgates for service, including procurement of specific tooling and supplies.
- Project lead to the reengineering and repair of over nine thousand tailgates for service including the procurement of specific tooling and supplies needed required for repair.
Production Supervisor
Stellantis
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed a team of over 50+ employees in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment
- Coordinated daily team activities to achieve business metrics using World Class Manufacturing lean tools like Kaizen, 4M1D, 5W1H, 5S, enhancing line efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards, directed defect resolution, initiated root-cause analysis, established corrective actions, and promoted continuous improvement.
- Evaluated productivity requirements and adjusted manpower accordingly in order to determine the highest priority product and ensure all shipments are delivered on schedule
- Liaised with departments including Safety, Logistics, Quality, Industrial Engineers, and Skilled Trades to facilitate efficiency and implement improvements.
Production Operator / Interim Team Leader
Fiat Chrysler Automobile Michigan
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Coached operators and provided training while implementing FCA leadership principles to enhance team development.
- Utilized World Class Manufacturing tools and processes to enhance job performance.
- Collaborated with management on downtime, steel count, and rack count updates while organizing quick die sets for improved operational flow.
- Evaluated quality issues related to splits, high spots, low spots, buckles, and slugs to ensure product standards.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Communications
Rochester College
Rochester, MI12-2007
Skills
- Supplier sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Cost procurement
- Supply chain optimization
- Cost analysis
- Market strategy
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Senior Buyer-Door Trim
Ford Motor Company
01.2024 - Current
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
11.2022 - 01.2024
Production Supervisor
Stellantis
01.2020 - 11.2022
Production Operator / Interim Team Leader
Fiat Chrysler Automobile Michigan
07.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Business Administration - Management
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Communications
Rochester College