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MITCH HOULE

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.

7+ years experience in the renewable energy and manufacturing industry managing high-profile, complex programs with a total portfolio of $100M. Created new inventory management systems that enhanced visibility and control for C-Suite Executives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Manager

E2 Companies
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and executed procurement strategies that resulted in reduction in annual procurement costs
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, resulting in improved terms and conditions that generated significant cost savings
  • Managed vendor relationships and ensured timely delivery of goods and services
  • Oversaw procurement process, including preparation of purchase orders, request for proposals, and bid evaluation
  • Provided leadership and direction to procurement team, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and procedures
  • Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and products that meet company needs
  • Created and implemented comprehensive inventory management system that enhanced visibility and control over inventory levels of more than $50 million and reduced inventory-related costs.

Project Manager

Wirtz Manufacturing
12.2017 - 01.2022
  • Functioned as the leader providing oversight to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, initiated projects, planned and scheduled activities, and monitored/controlled projects for cost/working hours/quality
  • Served as liaison and center of communication between sales and production, engineering and production, and materials and production, guaranteeing a seamless flow of communication and fulfillment of projects
  • Oversaw projects from cradle to grave totaling $25,000,000 from the last fiscal year
  • Established the weekly schedule protocols for the machining and fabrication departments in the shop based on project plans, current workload forecasted parts, and spare parts
  • Assessed and evaluated all costs at the end of the project to determine whether the project was completed under the stipulated budget; if not, the root cause was identified
  • Correctional actions were discussed with the Material Manager
  • Demonstrated outstanding ability to coordinate offshore projects by managing projects in China; implemented comprehensive strategies and lowering the cost
  • Led the Indian branch, headed all purchases parts procurement in the U.S and Internationally
  • Impact driving force behind the overhauling and redesign of manufactured parts' procurement to ensure a better streamlined and profitable process.

Buyer

Wirtz Manufacturing
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Designated to handle all aspects of manufactured part procurement from local and international markets used by the company
  • Given a spend of $48,000,000 and reduced costs by $5,000,000 through value engineering and negotiation
  • Interacted with internal and external stakeholders; managed supplier relationships and promoted minority business programs to help foster seamless business transactions
  • Streamlined procurement using ERP and adherence to regulatory compliance by ensuring quality; managed internal/external customer relationships; oversaw staffing program, training, and evaluation
  • Managed all aspects of supply chain integration including parts procurement and budget control
  • Developed and managed vendor partnership and controlled the contractual and commercial obligation of each supplier
  • Played an instrumental role in reducing material costs by partnering with the Indian subsidiary through Value Engineering/Value Addition
  • Recorded 50% - 60% savings for various U.S
  • Product lines totaling savings over $5,000,000 from the previous financial year
  • Touted and epitomized excellence in handling the position of the direct contact between the U.S
  • And Asia on project/engineering questions and ensuring company procedures are strictly adhered to by Asian subsidiaries
  • Championed the execution of other special activities such as non-sales order products ranging from anything to research & development, cost reduction, supplier evaluation, 5S, and implementation of shop floor improvements
  • Led efforts in planning product lines regarding vendor development, global sourcing, and negotiated pricing.

Education

B.B.A Supply Chain/Operations Management -

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
12.2016

Business Transfer Program -

St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
05.2014

Skills

    • Microsoft Project
    • Microsoft Word
    • PowerPoint
    • Excel
    • EPICOR ERP
    • SAP ERP
      • Sage Intacct
      • Procore
      • Basics CAD (eDrawing)
      • Supplier management
      • Materials Management
      • Inventory Management

Volunteer Experience

  • Midwest Food Bank Florida Division, 2021-2024
  • Festival of Trees- Evening of Giving volunteer, 2018-2022
  • Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, 2014-2016
  • U.S. Baseball Academy Instructor, 2010-2016

Timeline

Procurement Manager

E2 Companies
01.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Wirtz Manufacturing
12.2017 - 01.2022

Buyer

Wirtz Manufacturing
12.2016 - 12.2017

B.B.A Supply Chain/Operations Management -

Grand Valley State University

Business Transfer Program -

St. Clair County Community College

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