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Stevie Hoffman

Logan,UT

Summary

Seasoned IT Strategic Buyer with a proven track record at Autoliv, managing $30M in spending and driving significant hardware and network service savings. Expert in global sourcing and supplier relationship management, I excel in negotiation and problem-solving, ensuring cost-effective, strategic purchasing decisions that align with corporate goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Strategic Buyer

Autoliv
Brigham City, Utah
01.2022 - Current
  • I am the Global IT Purchasing Lead for all hardware and network service used within Autoliv
  • I also purchase an assortment of software (perpetual and subscription-based licensing) associated with hardware and IT consulting services used globally
  • I manage contract implementation, serving as the liaison between IT and Legal by initiating contract redline reviews with stakeholders and drive contract execution
  • I conduct RPP and RFQs, then evaluate and negotiate complex cost proposals, and provide IT with cost comparisons for our data center hosting services, mobile phone contracts, SD-WAN managed services, SAAS, EULA, DIA global internet services, consulting engagements, client devices, network hardware, storage arrays, and server build.
  • Vendor relationship management and evaluate new potential suppliers.
  • I initiate vendor setups and manage all required documentation associated with vendors, including initiating NDAs.
  • I am responsible for processing purchase orders in JDE.
  • I host monthly cadence calls with our IT directors and managers to ensure we are coordinated with current and future projects.
  • I worked as a mentor to my new colleagues and operational buyers.
  • I completed and presented our Global Hardware purchasing strategy for all divisions to align with on a divisional level.
  • I continuously work to drive results by achieving the highest savings in Hardware and Network services, compared to other subcategories.
  • Overall, I am responsible for $30,000,000 in spending for my subcategories.

Global Commodity Buyer

ElitechGroup
Logan, Utah
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Issue purchase orders in Microsoft NAV
  • Forecast parts to enable vendors to plan orders for open blanket purchase orders
  • Quote and schedule refrigerate freight for global orders to be picked up and provide importation information
  • Partner with vendors to mitigate supply chain risks
  • Rate and monitor key suppliers with company’s KPIs
  • Work with planning to ensure delivery dates are met
  • Follow and correct part issues per our Quality Management Systems
  • Work closely with engineering to inform vendors of revision changes for parts
  • Ensure vendors meet ISO standards
  • Order chemicals to specifications

MRO Buyer

Pepperidge Farm
Richmond, Utah
07.2015 - 03.2021
  • Analyze min-max levels to reduce inventory
  • Obtain quotes from vendors for best quality and cost
  • Work with vendors worldwide to obtain OEM parts
  • Issue purchase orders for over 7,000 MRO parts
  • Setup new parts by collecting all part’s technical specifications following our Campbell standard language
  • Communicate on a technical level with mechanics to identify and locate parts needed
  • Assist all levels of personnel with everyday stockroom parts
  • Oversee the implementation of new stockroom Kardex storage machines
  • Develop and oversee cycle counting procedure
  • Report and analyze environmental information
  • Maintain a Maintenance SDS list of all chemicals purchased and used in maintenance
  • HACCP team member
  • DOT Hazmat trained
  • Create training documents for our Autonomous Maintenance Continuous Improvement Team
  • Oversee Contractor Guidelines and Insurance Certificate records
  • Safety Red Belt team member

Maintenance Stockroom/Engineering Analyst

Pepperidge Farm
Richmond, Utah
06.2013 - 07.2015
  • Process requisitions for engineering in SAP
  • Manage inventory levels through cycle counting, adjusting variances and issue/return parts in SAP
  • Work with all levels of personnel
  • Manage Engineering 90 Day
  • Investigate issues within maintenance and engineering
  • Report and analyze environmental information
  • Receive stockroom parts
  • Research new parts setups and submit for SAP setup
  • Developed standardized cycle counting procedure

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain, Accounting, Management, Negotiations

Utah State University
05.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP
  • JDE/Oracle
  • Problem Solving
  • Metrics Application
  • Goal Orientation
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Global sourcing
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Cost Control
  • Sourcing Strategies
  • Cost-reduction strategies

Certification

  • APICS

Timeline

IT Strategic Buyer

Autoliv
01.2022 - Current

Global Commodity Buyer

ElitechGroup
03.2021 - 01.2022

MRO Buyer

Pepperidge Farm
07.2015 - 03.2021

Maintenance Stockroom/Engineering Analyst

Pepperidge Farm
06.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain, Accounting, Management, Negotiations

Utah State University

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