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Knoxville, TN EMAIL AVAILABLE
https://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE
Multilingual professional with experience in supply chain operations and engineering. Solid technical
background in manufacturing, system design and service workshop processes. Proven success in leading
large project efforts resulting in cost reductions and on time deliveries. Driven by process improvement that
leads to efficient project execution. MBA with Mechanical Engineering degree, pursuing PMP certification.
Authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship.
Purchasing/Sourcing Negotiation Team Building Aviation
Coaching/Mentoring Manufacturing Operations Instruction
Engineering Data Analysis Process Management Cost Reduction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GE POWER / ALSTOM POWER, Knoxville, TN 1999 2016
GE Power acquired Alstom Power in 2015. Due to the consolidation of functions, 60% of positions were eliminated.
Senior Procurement Staff Manager (2015 2016)
Led the three-person team for Environmental Control Solutions through the transition to GE Power.
Supervised and coached the team to successfully execute projects on time.
Negotiated GE General Terms & Conditions including extended payment terms with key suppliers
which resulted in an improved cash flow for projects.
Monitored and analyzed complex key business data, modified and implemented processes, which
improved business performance.
Director Procurement (2013-2015)
Managed the five-member team for Environmental Control Solutions and was accountable for
maintaining optimal cost for all material, equipment and services, while ensuring consistency with
quality, service and delivery requirements.
Qualified, approved, and managed supplier base, ensuring that only qualified suppliers were
approved and awarded purchase orders resulting in reduced supplier non-conformances.
Improved and implemented procurement processes, ensuring that company policies and regulatory
compliance were met.
Collaborated with Business Development, Project Management and Operations Management
teams resulting in compliant and timely project execution.
Achieved 6.5% cost savings on $43.5M spend with a supplier on-time delivery performance of
90%.
Director Sourcing (2010-2013)
Managed the five-member Pre-Contract Sourcing Team for the $500 MM Environmental Control
Solutions business, developed and implemented sourcing strategies for the North American region based
on total project cost, sourcing risk identification, integration with customer requirements and business
objectives.
Collaborated with Business Development, Procurement Manager and Project Management to
coordinate and ensure sourcing strategies were supported.
Initiated standard commodity specifications with Engineering which enabled the team to negotiate
the most competitive pricing in very restricted timeframe given for tenders.
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Developed, implemented, and maintained a cost database reducing tender cycle time while
maintaining a very high level of bid solidity greater than 80%.
Unit Supply Chain Manager, Richmond, VA (2009-2010)
Started up and coordinated the supply chain management operations of balance of plant equipment to
enter the combined cycle power plant market in North America.
Developed a company-wide equipment cost database in a cross-functional team, which
streamlined the bidding process.
Manager, SCM Manufacturing, Richmond, VA (2003-2009)
Managed the Supply Chain Process in a complex service workshop environment where short lead times
and high level of supplier on-time deliveries were the norm.
Negotiated supply agreements with electric insulation suppliers, saving the company 50% in cost
and reduced lead times by 60%.
Senior Buyer, Richmond, VA (1999-2003)
Successfully negotiated and procured balance of plant equipment for power plant projects while meeting
all deadlines and on-time deliveries.
EARLIER ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Systems and Project Engineer ASEA BROWN BOVERI, Baden, Switzerland
Contributed to the successful installation and commissioning of global gas turbine and combined cycle
power plant projects by solving technical challenges. Developed gas turbine systems for the entire
product range of the company.
Developed and implemented modular design of gas turbine systems across the whole product line.
Supported field personnel with technical solutions for challenges that occurred during construction
and commissioning operations of gas turbine systems.
Developed an ignition system that improved the start-up reliability of a gas turbine.
Designed the fuel oil nozzle for a gas turbine model and improved the life cycle time of the
component by four times compared to the previous design.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Masters of Business Administration, Business, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond,
VA
Business Management Diploma, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich,
Switzerland
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, ZHAW School of Engineering, Winterthur,
Switzerland
Six Sigma Greenbelt, Alstom Power, Richmond, VA
Manufacturing Technology Diploma, Switzerland
Commercial Pilots License
Flight Instructor Glider
LANGUAGES/TECHNOLOGY
English (Fluent Written and Spoken)
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Swiss-German (Fluent Written and Spoken)
German (Fluent Written and Spoken)
French (Basic Written and Spoken)
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SAP PowerMax, Ariba PowerSource
AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS
Best Project Award by Vereinigung Wirtschaftsingenieure Schweiz STV
Business Management Diploma, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich
Switzerland
3rd Place, Unlimited Glider 2013 & 2015 National Aerobatic Championships
1st Place, Advanced Glider 2012 National Aerobatic Championships
1st Place, Intermediate Glider 2011 National Aerobatic Championships
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