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Roderick Burkhart

Lincoln Park,MI

Summary

To obtain a position in the purchasing field (or other related field) where my proven talent for identifying cost savings opportunities can be utilized to the fullest extent by my employer. Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

St. Mary Cement
Detroit, US
11.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for supporting and assisting Operations In Detroit as well as 12 remote sites with sourcing of parts and services to ensure business operating efficiently
  • Process and administer purchase orders via the procurement system (Ariba and SAP), including price negotiations, manage inquiries, expediting and status reviews
  • Support the maintenance of Departmental (KPI's) key performance indicators
  • Preparation and coordination of all aspects of bidding process for RF's (e.g
  • Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote)
  • Responsible for ensuring vendor communication and vendor performance is adhere to Operations requirements
  • Support development and maintenance of procurement processes and procedures between all stakeholders in the business (Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable)
  • Manage and support regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g
  • Spend Analysis, Client Relationships, and Supplier Performance)
  • Manage reporting of Procurement performance metrics
  • Reconcile invoices to purchase order to ensure correct pricing /quantity
  • Proactively communicate with staff and suppliers regarding agreements, PO's, ordering, pricing, service level compliance, product availability, policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues

Delivery Assurance Specialist

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Temecula, US
11.2016 - 06.2021
  • Tracked the flow of critical/hot parts through the suppliers manufacturing shop from the raw material phase, through manufacturing, quality, shipping and delivery to the customer
  • Proactively worked with the suppliers to monitor all parts to support On-time deliveries to our aerospace customers
  • Drove actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by identifying risks, performing root cause analysis and development of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer requirements
  • Created daily status reports and communicated actions and plans to all stakeholders with my customers and suppliers
  • Monitored production operations and identify manufacturing process improvement opportunities
  • Prepare presentations and lead meetings
  • Trained and mentored 3 incoming supplier development specialists

MRO Buyer - Crib Supervisor

TWB Company
Monroe, US
02.2013 - 06.2016
  • Manage (6) TWB Facilities, Crib Personnel, and Approve Daily Crib Replenishment and Spot Buy Requirements
  • Negotiate, source and maintain all facility contracts for services and products
  • Manage MRO computer software and inventory modules
  • Create Reporting for MRO Budgets and Spend
  • Responsible for crib creation and implementation of 4 new tool crib, including sourcing, purchasing, setup of new cribs in the facilities
  • Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 75+ to a group of 35 core partners resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks
  • Cross functional team member with engineering, maintenance, and plant leadership to develop project and PM related items to ensure items in stock at the time of project or PM
  • Provided assistance and training to other sites and crib attendants in MRO areas material sourcing (spot buy), requisition processing, purchase order creation, technical support and vendor relations
  • Manage and track cost savings for all 6 facilities
  • Annual Cost Savings Achievement of $250,000

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

Kelly Services
Saline, US
10.2010 - 06.2011
  • Company Overview: Toyota Motors Manufacturing
  • Responsible for all indirect service contracts for Toyota Motors Manufacturing including managing purchasing, sourcing, savings implementation, logistics and transaction management
  • Managed temporary labor contracts, national uniform contracts, site maintenance of proving grounds, as well as event coordination
  • Sourced and negotiated pricing for with an annual purchased value ranging $10 million to $50 million including establishing blanket purchase agreements
  • Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 75+ to a group of 35 core partners resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks
  • Interacted with all departments as a member of conflict resolution team
  • Provided assistance and training to MRO buyer at all locations in the areas material sourcing (spot buy), requisition processing, purchase order creation, technical support and vendor relations
  • Maintained spreadsheets for new supplier catalog upload
  • Commodity based cost reduction - Uniforms 27% Site Maintenance 10%
  • Toyota Motors Manufacturing

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

Osiris Innovations Group
Detroit, US
09.2007 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for all indirect material needs for Benteler Automotive, TI Automotive, and Henning Automotive including managing purchasing, sourcing, savings implementation, logistics and transaction management, and event coordination
  • Managed a staff of 1 buyer and 1 expeditor and assumed responsibility for strategic commodity based sourcing, bid management and supplier development
  • Sourced and negotiated pricing for with an annual purchased value ranging $10 million to $50 million including establishing blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements
  • Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 150+ to a group of 65 core partners resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks
  • Interacted with all departments as a member of conflict resolution team
  • Provided assistance to project staff at all locations in the areas material sourcing (spot buy), requisition processing, purchase order creation, technical support and vendor relations
  • Reduced new material purchases by 38% by instituting a 'share the spare' by client throughout the country
  • Maintained spreadsheets for new supplier catalog upload
  • Commodity based cost reduction - Office Products 12% PPE 29% Electrical 10% PVF 15%

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

Bartech Technical Services/DTE Energy
Detroit, US
10.2006 - 06.2007
  • Responsible for evaluating, negotiating, and writing contract for all service purchasing contracts and as part of SAP readiness team
  • Sourced and negotiated pricing for with an annual purchased value of $5 million including establishing blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements for office products, marketing, and travel management needs
  • Interacted with all departments in DTE to insure contract load and ease of use for all departments
  • Provided assistance to project staff in the areas material sourcing, requisition processing, purchase order creation, technical support and vendor relations
  • Maintained spreadsheets for contact expiration and new contract readiness

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

supplyFORCE/Detroit Diesel Corp
Redford, US
03.2004 - 08.2006
  • Responsible for all indirect material needs including managing requisitions, purchasing orders, sourcing, savings implementation, logistics and transaction management
  • Managed a staff of 1 buyer and 1 expeditor and assumed responsibility for strategic commodity based sourcing and supplier development
  • Sourced and negotiated pricing for with an annual purchased value of $50 million including establishing blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements
  • Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 75+ to a group of 35 core partners resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks
  • Interacted with all departments as part of cross functional team for pre bid, bid, and change
  • Provided assistance to project staff at all locations in the areas material sourcing (spot buy)
  • Maintained spreadsheets for departmental bids
  • Commodity based cost reduction - Office Products 7% PPE 15% Electrical 5% PVF 10% Fluid Power 12%

Strategic Buyer-Sr. Buyer

BPT Systems and Services (DSSI)
Warren, US
11.2002 - 12.2003
  • Company Overview: General Motors World Wide Purchasing
  • Responsible for all indirect material needs including global sourcing, contract management, and benchmarking
  • Managed requisitions, purchase orders, sourcing, savings implementation, and logistics
  • General Motors World Wide Purchasing

Buyer

Mahar Tool Supply
Madison Heights, US
04.2002 - 11.2002
  • Cutting Tools, MRO, Capital Equipment
  • Supplier Development
  • Crib Management
  • Managed requisitions, purchase orders, sourcing, savings implementation, and logistics

Buyer

W.W. Grainger
Dearborn, US
04.2000 - 04.2002

Buyer

Michigan Rivet Corporation
Warren, US
12.1999 - 03.2000
  • Implemented and maintained approved supplier list

Education

High school diploma -

Bethany Christian High School
Troy, MI
06.1995

Some College (No Degree) -

Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Watertown, WI

Skills

  • Supplier management
  • MRP
  • ERP systems
  • Supply chain management
  • Sourcing
  • Supply chain
  • Maximo
  • EDI
  • Contract management
  • Process improvement
  • Lean
  • Delivery Assurance
  • SAP
  • Lean manufacturing
  • AS400
  • ISO 9001
  • Production management
  • Business analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project management
  • Team management
  • Procurement
  • Contracts
  • 5S
  • HR sourcing
  • Purchasing
  • Analytics
  • Workforce management
  • SAP ERP
  • Workday
  • Google Suite
  • ServiceNow
  • Procurement planning
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Supplier oversight
  • Materials sourcing
  • Database Maintenance
  • Continuous process improvements
  • Contract Preparation
  • Supplier sourcing
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Pricing Analysis
  • New market research
  • Strategizing
  • Relationship Building
  • Cost controls
  • Financial Planning
  • Purchasing strategy development
  • Procurement procedures
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Vendor coordination
  • Resourcefulness
  • Quality Assurance
  • Vendor Relations
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Pricing support
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Cost Analysis
  • Delivery Management
  • Presentation
  • Pricing negotiations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Manufacturing support
  • Pricing knowledge
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Vendor vetting
  • Demand forecasting
  • Business understanding
  • Contract Negotiation

Languages

English, Expert

Technicalknowledge

7 Years, 11 Years, 5 Years, 3 Years, 1 Year, 1 Year, 2 Years, 1 Year

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Buyer

St. Mary Cement
11.2021 - Current

Delivery Assurance Specialist

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
11.2016 - 06.2021

MRO Buyer - Crib Supervisor

TWB Company
02.2013 - 06.2016

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

Kelly Services
10.2010 - 06.2011

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

Osiris Innovations Group
09.2007 - 12.2008

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

Bartech Technical Services/DTE Energy
10.2006 - 06.2007

Senior Buyer - Sr. Buyer

supplyFORCE/Detroit Diesel Corp
03.2004 - 08.2006

Strategic Buyer-Sr. Buyer

BPT Systems and Services (DSSI)
11.2002 - 12.2003

Buyer

Mahar Tool Supply
04.2002 - 11.2002

Buyer

W.W. Grainger
04.2000 - 04.2002

Buyer

Michigan Rivet Corporation
12.1999 - 03.2000

High school diploma -

Bethany Christian High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

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