Patrick Flaherty
Summary
Accomplished leader in supplier performance and contracts, recognized for establishing effective claims recovery strategies. Dedicated to enhancing supplier quality and operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Americas Supplier Claims & Contract Transformation
Alstom Transportation
Hornell, New York
04.2026 - Current
- Transformed supplier claims and contract governance across Americas region, enhancing oversight and compliance
- Established a regional claims recovery target of $12.6M and led initiatives to achieve targets while improving overall recovery rates
- Led executive-level monthly reviews of high-value supplier claims ($1M+), driving performance tracking and communicating outcomes to senior leadership
Supplier Performance Manager
Alstom Transportation
Hornell, New York
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Managed supplier network of 2,000+ vendors supporting 10+ manufacturing sites
- Oversaw supplier performance, risk management, and contract compliance across 3 business units
- Led cross-functional initiatives to address supplier quality and delivery issues
- Improved supplier performance through root cause analysis and corrective action plans
- Implemented proactive risk monitoring and mitigation strategies to enhance supplier performance and improve supply chain sustainability
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
TTA Systems
Hornell, New York
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Managed supply chain operations to ensure timely product delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors to achieve optimal inventory levels, supporting uninterrupted supply chain operations.
- Developed logistics strategies to improve efficiency and support cost management initiatives.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on supply chain best practices.
- Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving functions.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics to ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY04-2013
Skills
- Supplier Performance Management
- Contract & Claims Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Lean improvement
- KPI Development & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Claims Recovery
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Americas Supplier Claims & Contract Transformation
Alstom Transportation
04.2026 - Current
Supplier Performance Manager
Alstom Transportation
10.2022 - 04.2026
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
TTA Systems
04.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
St. John Fisher College