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RYAN THOMPSON

Woodbury,MN

Summary

A dynamic category strategist with 20 years of experience in managing all aspects of the supply chain. Demonstrated success in partnering with numerous suppliers and leading problem-solving initiatives. Adept at mentoring and leading teams, as well as collaborating cross-functionally. Education and certification complement extensive experience, equipping me to confidently tackle any challenge. Ready to make immediate contributions to your organization on day one.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Sourcing Manager - Packaging

Land O'Lakes, Inc.
08.2017 - Current
  • Strategic Sourcing - Currently leading a high-performing team of Category Managers overseeing direct materials and indirect services across 100+ suppliers, accountable to a $300 million annual budget.
  • Global Engagement - Ensure supply continuity and quality across multiple global manufacturing operations in Southeast Asia. Managing through global pandemics and now tariffs.
  • Savings Conscious - Achieve cost savings through competitive RFP processes, strategic contract negotiations, and strong supplier collaboration. Category savings contribution of 18% in annual run-rate savings.
  • Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance to enhance overall value.
  • Sharpening Skills - Maintained up-to-date knowledge of trade regulations and compliance requirements, mitigating potential legal issues related to global sourcing activities.
  • Collaboration - Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders to better understand their needs, ensuring alignment between procurement strategies and overall business objectives.

Sr. Purchasing Manager

BAE Systems
10.2015 - 08.2017
  • Team Leadership: Managed a team of 8 Contract Administrators supporting defense Engineering Manufacturing & Design (EMD) contracts and materials.
  • Contract Compliance: Accountable for ensuring full compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) standards, driving adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Strategic Oversight: Led contract negotiations and facilitated efficient contract execution to ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and risk management for high-stakes defense contracts.

Sr. Strategic Category Manager

Xcel Energy, Inc.
01.2009 - 10.2015
  • Comprehensive Oversight: Sourced and managed multiple material categories with an annual valuation exceeding $500 million, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market dynamics.
  • Value-Driven Contracting: Leveraged advanced category strategies to maximize contract value, employing collaborative win-win negotiations with prospective suppliers to foster long-term partnerships and innovation.
  • Innovative Procurement: Applied best-in-class sourcing strategies to optimize supplier performance, drive cost efficiency, and maintain high-quality standards across all categories.

Sourcing Manager

Accenture
12.2007 - 01.2009
  • Sourcing Consulting - Applied years of experience in transportation and logistics Best Buy, Inc. for their various modes: ocean, international 3PL, air freight, courier, LT & LTL,
  • Savings Driven - Utilized Accenture's 7-Step, best-in-class procurement strategies to achieve $15 million in savings.
  • Collaboration - Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and timely delivery of goods.

Education

Masters Degree - Supply Chain Management

Mount St. Mary's University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Minnesota State University
Moorhead, MN

Skills

  • Strategic category management
  • Sourcing & Procurement
  • Global Supplier Management
  • Contract management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Logistics Management
  • Supply Chain Processes
  • People Leader
  • Direct and Indirect Sourcing
  • Microsoft Excel & Data Analytics
  • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE)
  • E-Sourcing (Ariba, SaaS, Workday, Concur)
  • Procure To Pay
  • Offshore and Nearshore Sourcing
  • Scorecards & KPI
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Warehouse & Distribution
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • FAR & Government Contracting
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Global Procurement
  • Logistics Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Strategic Business Relationships
  • Category Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Quality Assurance
  • Risk Management

Certification

Certified Professional Supply Chain Management (CPSM) 2015 — Present

Timeline

Global Sourcing Manager - Packaging

Land O'Lakes, Inc.
08.2017 - Current

Sr. Purchasing Manager

BAE Systems
10.2015 - 08.2017

Sr. Strategic Category Manager

Xcel Energy, Inc.
01.2009 - 10.2015

Sourcing Manager

Accenture
12.2007 - 01.2009

Masters Degree - Supply Chain Management

Mount St. Mary's University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Minnesota State University

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