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Thomas Gibson

Westland,MI

Summary

Proven track record at Ford Motor Company, in strategic sourcing development and fostering robust supplier relationships. Excelled in reducing material costs and enhancing system performance through fact based continuous process improvements and effective negotiation skills. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal abilities and a commitment to leveraging pricing analysis for optimal decision-making.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Ford Motor Company
05.1998 - Current
  • Experienced Buyer in Seatbelts, Carpet and NVH, Injection Molding and Injection Molded Tooling, Stampings and Stamping Dies, Body Shops and Seating.
  • Developed Affordable Cost Model for Injection Mold Tooling that drove 40% reduction in tooling for interior and exterior commodities.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand technical sounds qualities to balance performance and cost to benefit the end item customer.
  • Reduced Material costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, supplier line reviews and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit.
  • Managed supply chain issues to limit production interruptions.

STA Engineer

Ford Motor Company
10.1992 - 05.1998
  • Experienced Supplier Technical Assistance/Quality Engineer in Door Trim, Seats and Seating Components, Carpet and NVH, Injection Molding, and Instrument Panels
  • SME in the development of Global Supplier Quality Tracking System working with global colleagues to capture needs from each region
  • Performed line walks and quality reviews to drive suppliers improve plant procedures including Preventative Maintenance, PFMEA, Operator Instructions and continuous improvement plans
  • Drove suppliers to utilize data and 8-D's in continuous improvement.

SQI Engineer

Ford Motor Company
Kelly Services
10.1992 - 05.1998
  • Reviewed surrogate processes to evaluate and determine most efficient processes to improve quality on new tooled programs
  • Assisted with new model launch builds working with Engineering, Supplier and Assembly Plant to understand installation quality of components
  • Monitored pre-build quality to drive better quality on new programs than outgoing vehicles
  • Developed positive working relationships with suppliers to develop improvement plans of surrogate versus new tooled lines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Detroit Mercy
12.1989

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing Development
  • Affordable Cost Model Development
  • Relationship Building with Suppliers and Internal Customers
  • Supply Crisis Management
  • Interpersonal ability
  • Pricing and Decision Making Analysis and Negotiation
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Multi-tasking strength

Timeline

Buyer

Ford Motor Company
05.1998 - Current

STA Engineer

Ford Motor Company
10.1992 - 05.1998

SQI Engineer

Ford Motor Company
10.1992 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Detroit Mercy

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