Kyle L.

2020-09-01 - Today

VP of Procurement

Led transformation of organization to a strategic procurement model by establishing a collaborative model and a foundation of formalized processes and tools to drive diligent sourcing and supplier management decisions.

 Designed and created QCRH’s first corporate procurement department, recruited a full staff of professionals, and redirected existing buying and fulfilling operations into a fully functional, proactive supply management group.

 Accountable for strategic & tactical procurement operations for 30 business units, approximately $80M spend annually.

 Established strong cross functional alignment with charter leaders to drive change and cost reduction.

 Reduced IT spend baseline from 10.5% of revenue to 7.5%, offsetting $5.5M in cost reduction.

2018-08-01 To 2020-09-01

Indirect Sourcing Manager

North American responsibilities for Facilities, Car Fleet, and Information Technology; responsible for $90M of spend.

 Responsible for strategic development and implementation of sourcing category plans in alignment with business requirements.

 Managed and developed four direct reports to actively drive process improvements and cost reduction.

 Developed and led IT Mobile Device & Car Fleet Steering Committees to set category direct, increase spend visibility and eliminate category roadblocks to drive change, compliance, and alignment.

2018-03-01 - Today

Principal Consultant

100% client focused with the sole intent of helping clients successfully navigate complex vendor negotiations by providing analysis, strategy development, procurement support and competitive market insights into unit pricing, licensing structures, term concessions, total cost of ownership modeling and negotiation precedence that serve as valuable leverage in the contract negotiation process.

Guided 30+ clients in IT, HR, & Professional Services Optimization Support Services; License Negotiation, License Verification, & Implementation Services.

2017-03-01 To 2018-08-01

Sr. Manager, Supply Management & New Product Development

Managed and developed the Supply Management & New Product Development strategy and goals for raw steel procurement, while ensuring all new processes, tools, and technology were highly aligned with corporate strategy; Responsible for $100M of spend.

 Managed the factories entire supply chain from acquisition to product delivery with responsibilities and emphasis in the total landed cost, supplier execution, supplier delivery process & material flow strategies to point of use.

 Worked with strategic clients across our portfolio to develop new products to address critical needs from initial design stage to order fulfillment.

 Managed and mentored 10 direct reports, including setting performance objectives, and communicating strategic direction and changes.

2015-03-01 To 2017-03-01

Supply Chain Integration Lead

Responsible for strategic sourcing activities on 14 new product programs, across 3 factories, for the electrical commodity; responsible for $375M of spend.

 Managed Approval for Expenditures (AFE) for Supplier Capital worth $4.6M, managed process to ensure accurate supplier capital forecasts.

 Managed supplier relationships and led strategic sourcing activities for technology development projects, experiences in RFI, RFPs, & Decisions Analysis.

 Managed, motivated & developed team of UAW assembly employees to execute daily production targets in the electrical product verification lab while maintaining high integrity on employee safety, product quality, customer delivery and cost performance.

2013-03-01 To 2015-03-01

Indirect Category Manager

Global Supply Base Manager for Human Resources Portfolio; responsible for $248M spend.

 Developed Supply Management strategy and goals for Global Training, Occupational Health, Travel, Food Services, & Office Supplies.

 Led several global strategic sourcing negotiations with successful implementation at all units; project ranged up to $20M.

 Established strong cross functional alignment with Global HR leaders to drive change and cost reduction.

2011-05-01 To 2013-03-01

Indirect Category Specialist

Indirect Material buyer for 31 John Deere Facilities in North America for travel, global training, consultants, office supplies, occupational health, college recruiting, and temp-employment agencies.