Patricia Spagnuolo
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional with 41 years experience with a $180M international automotive supplier specializing in non-metallic materials. Skilled at building supplier relationships, price negotiations and reducing costs.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager, Corporate Commodity Buyer
Unique Fabricating, Incorporated
Auburn Hills, MI
06.1982 - 11.2023
- Ability to multi-task in a highly fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
- Managed Plant Buyers for a multi-facility company.
- Sourced vendors and raw materials.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Created and maintained the approved vendors and raw materials.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Built partnerships with vendors for strategic new product offerings.
- Annual cost savings between $500K and $1M by researching market trends and interpreting technical data, specifications, and other information.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Communicated regularly with vendors to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Used Plex to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Purchasing, Receiving and Supplier Returns for Plex and PTS software systems for all locations.
- Served as mentor and coach to Purchasing Department employees. Exhibit leadership style and can lead lesser experienced individuals effectively.
- Calculated weekly vendor payments to ensure release of materials needed and maximizing cash flow.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05.1984
Skills
- Price Negotiation
- Supplier Relations
- Vendor Sourcing
- Cost Reduction
- PTS certified
- Plex certified
Timeline
Purchasing Manager, Corporate Commodity Buyer
Unique Fabricating, Incorporated
06.1982 - 11.2023
Associate of Business Administration -
Macomb Community College