THOMAS BURRELL
Dunkirk,USA
Summary
Senior supply chain and procurement leader with global experience across electronics, medical, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. Managed $350M in EMS/CMS spend, led strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and outsourcing actions, and delivered year-over-year savings of at least 5% while reducing the supplier base by 30%.
Overview
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Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Commodity Manager – EMS/CMS
PHILIPS HEALTHCARE
01.2013 - Current
- Oversaw $350M in contract manufacturers (CMS) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) spending for both production and service across all business units. Led supplier selection, strategic sourcing, DFX reviews, and new product introductions for high-tech assemblies and electronic components supporting both High volume and high-mix/low-volume programs.
- Developed and led procurement actions for three major outsourcing initiatives, achieving on-time program launches and ensuring budget compliance.
- Delivered year-over-year cost savings of at least 5% through negotiations, price modeling, and strategic sourcing.
- Rationalized EMS and electro-mechanical supplier base by 30% through procurement transformation initiatives, and progressed toward targeted 40% reduction.
- Conducted capability reviews and audits, managed third-party return/repair service program across seven international locations, negotiated contracts with critical suppliers, and authored procurement, supply chain, and purchasing procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Architected a strategic partnership model that strengthened global procurement transformation and outsourcing program management.
- Elevated year-over-year quality performance and removed suppliers from probationary status.
- Mobilized commodity managers, buyers, and SQEs to drive production-restart actions across global suppliers.
Senior Global Commodity Manager – Electronics
REMY INTERNATIONAL
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Led new product introduction and sourcing for the development and launch of a custom ASIC, delivering the product on schedule and meeting target performance specifications
- Implemented component standardization concepts, resulting in $2M in cost reductions, or 5%, within six months.
- Consolidated EMS supply base by 25% through product rationalization, optimized supplier relationships and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed automotive electronics for USA and South Korea sites, conducting supplier technology, capability, and quality audits to ensure compliance and performance.
Senior Global Commodity Manager – Electronics
INGERSOLL-RAND / SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
03.2008 - 07.2012
- Achieved a 40% supplier reduction and averaged 7% year-over-year cost savings over four years through strategic sourcing and supplier rationalization.
- Generated more than $21M in savings [$13M Legacy; $8M New] through procurement standardization.
- Implemented component standardization, Should Costing, and supplier rationalization strategies, streamlining bill of materials and reducing overall component costs.
- Developed strategies for sourcing 3rd-party OEM and JDM products, which expanded the qualified supplier pool and improved cost competitiveness
- Managed electronic components, electro-mechanical assemblies, and PCBA commodities for EMS/CMS, JDM, and OEM spend supporting manufacturing in China, Mexico, and USA. Directed field support, supplier quality actions for PCBA and OEM products, mentored design engineers on supplier engagement and procurement, and conducted supplier quality assessments and business reviews to enhance supplier reliability..
Senior Global Commodity/Strategic Sourcing Manager
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS GROUP
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Managed $300M spend for electro-mechanical, mechanical, and PCB commodities, leading global teams across China, Thailand, Poland, Mexico, and the USA to optimize sourcing strategies.
- Achieved year-over-year savings exceeding 5% and streamlined supplier base by 10% through effective global strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Completed Six Sigma projects resulting in $2M in cost savings and quality improvements.
- Implemented regular review process for commodity and supplier quality actions, enhancing supplier quality performance and ensuring timely issue resolution.
Global Supplier Quality Manager
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS GROUP
01.2004 - 03.2008
- Directed quality and delivery improvements through corrective actions, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and DFX reviews while fostering relationships with customers and suppliers. Collaborated with suppliers, third parties, and academia to develop quality and manufacturing technology training for staff and suppliers. Authored and maintained Supplier Quality Manual, APQP & PPAP documents, and Quality Reference Guide; trained operations and quality personnel in mechanical and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.
- Established Supplier Escalation and Improvement Program (SQIP) that expedited issue-resolution and enhanced on-time delivery performance.
- Co-developed one-week Green/White Belt training program for supply chain partners, enhancing process-improvement skills and reducing non-conformance rates.
Global Quality Support Engineer
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS GROUP
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Facilitated internal and supplier corrective action reviews, resolving top customer issues and SCARs.
- Supported global resolution of manufacturing and supplier quality issues, driving continuous improvement across all manufacturing locations.
- Managed re-sourcing of critical components for intercompany program transfers, ensuring seamless transition from US to LCC.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Kaplan University / Purdue Global University
Skills
- Negotiations, Contract Review, RFI, RFP, RFQ, Auditing, Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, Quality, Supplier Quality, NPI, Electronics, Mechanical, Six Sigma, Process Improvements, Leadership, Mentoring, APQP, Procurement Strategy, Digital Procurement, Procurement Analytics, Global Procurement Transformation, Procurement Technology Strategy, Business Development, Commodity Strategy Development, Supplier Rationalization
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier Development
- Should costing
- Supplier qualification
Certification
ASQ Quality Auditor (CQA): ASQ #12542, ASQ Quality Engineer (CQE): ASQ #34561, ASQ Quality Technician (CQT): ASQ #10273, Auditor/Lead Auditor Certification: #1499/96/IQA-2179
Timeline
Global Commodity Manager – EMS/CMS
PHILIPS HEALTHCARE
01.2013 - Current
Senior Global Commodity Manager – Electronics
REMY INTERNATIONAL
07.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Global Commodity Manager – Electronics
INGERSOLL-RAND / SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
03.2008 - 07.2012
Senior Global Commodity/Strategic Sourcing Manager
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS GROUP
01.2006 - 03.2008
Global Supplier Quality Manager
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS GROUP
01.2004 - 03.2008
Global Quality Support Engineer
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS GROUP
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Kaplan University / Purdue Global University