Pierre Mokwe
Sr. Buyer
Troy,United States
Summary
Senior Buyer with 2+ years of experience transitions from a career in the auto industry to leverage my vast communication and cross-functional leadership skills in the semiconductor business like AMD to bring newer innovative product at a strategy that is cost effective and sustained supplier relationship. Willing to relocate.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
BuyerGeneral Motors
Warren, United States
10.2020 - Current
- Global purchasing of Bussed and Smart Electrical Center commidity for EV and ICE vehicles - annual purchase value of $185 Million
- Successfully sourced commodity to supplier meeting below target cost resulting in an annual cost avoidance of $4 Million and was awarded for completion with 0% auditing issues
- Regularly led cross-functional team of engineers, cost estimators and engaged with directors, chief engineers on selecting effective sourcing strategies for new or carryover commodities
- Negotiated with supplier on raw material price increase of copper and sustained cost below current LME target of $8.9k per ton.
Product ManagerGeneral Motors
Pontiac, MI
05.2016 - 10.2020
- Led the release of 6-Speed FWD Transmission Control Unit, 8-Speed RWD and Internal Mode Switch and solenoids
- Led team to resolve warranty and safety related issues that reduced part replacement cost
- Led major design changes on Internal Mode Switches with major keystakeholders that generated a cost savings of over $4 million
- Worked with purchasing to source new solenoid supplier
- Led and implemented Continuous Improvement ideas that generated cost savings of $10 Million for Transmission Controls components.
Education
MBA -
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI 05.2019 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 09.2005 - 08.2007
Skills
Global Sourcingundefined
Timeline
BuyerGeneral Motors
10.2020 - Current
MBA -
University of Michigan - Dearborn
05.2019 - 12.2023
Product ManagerGeneral Motors
05.2016 - 10.2020
Black Belt Certification
04-2015
Green Belt Certification
09-2012
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Wayne State University
09.2005 - 08.2007
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