Robert Waugh

Experience

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  Honda R&D Americas, Inc.

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2019

  Completes assignments related to initial development and basic job competency programs. Performs accurate and timely supplier selection and Bill of Material (BOM) maintenance. Establishes logical new model cost targets. Achieves new model cost targets through effective supplier selection and negotiation. Achieves annual mass production cost improvement goals. Performs accurate and timely quotation management. Performseffective project management. Manages effective supplier relationships. Researches and monitors industry trends (sourcing, technology, market price, etc.) Develops, gains approval and executes purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers.Develops part and supplier strategies. Gains consensus on new model supplier selection. Maintains GML system, Request For Quote (RFQ) issue and quote review requirements. Analyzes cost calculation worksheets and issues discrepancies. Develops cost reduction strategies. Negotiates pricing with suppliers and processes quotations.Performance Management Project LeaderAutomotive Purchasing New Vehicle Project Leader Show less Completes assignments related to initial development and basic job competency programs. Performs accurate and timely supplier selection and Bill of Material (BOM) maintenance. Establishes logical new model cost targets. Achieves new model cost targets through effective supplier selection and negotiation. Achieves annual mass production cost improvement goals. Performs accurate and timely quotation management. Performseffective project management. Manages effective supplier relationships. Researches and monitors industry trends (sourcing, technology, market price, etc.) Develops, gains approval and executes purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers.Develops part and supplier strategies. Gains consensus on new model supplier selection. Maintains GML system, Request For Quote (RFQ) issue and quote review requirements. Analyzes cost calculation worksheets and issues discrepancies. Develops cost reduction strategies. Negotiates pricing with suppliers and processes quotations. Show less

  • Purchasing Coordinator II

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Buyer

    Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
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  Cardinal Health

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2021

  Presource Global Sourcing is responsible for Supplier identification and management, inclusive of e-sourcing, to support and enable strategic sourcing and purchasing processes including supplier identification, supplier management, contract negotiation, contract management, metrics management, business analysis, reporting, and leadership to ensure best cost is delivered to the business. Accountabilities• Identifies global sourcing opportunities through collaboratively working with cross-functional teams to ensure best cost and quality is delivered to the Presource business (marketing, sales operations, product management, manufacturing, distribution operations, various sourcing teams and finance).• Structure all contracts to manage risk and ensure consistency with overall sourcing strategy.• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external customers.• Develop and execute requests for proposals, information or quotes (RFx)• Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings• Educate key stakeholders; act as subject matter expert (SME).• Collect market intelligence and benchmarks, iterate strategies accordingly.• Support supplier negotiations; liaison with sourcing managers and suppliers as SME.• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for defined categories What is expected of you at this level• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of global sourcing concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.• Familiar with self-branded, national distribution and contract manufacturing agreements containing global pricing models.• Regularly present projects, strategies and timelines to peers and or leadership.• Work on sourcing initiatives and projects with varying degrees of complexity. Show less

  • Manager, Strategic Sourcing Global Products

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Advisor, Strategic Sourcing Global Products

    Feb 2019 - Jun 2021
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  JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  Oct 2021 - now

  Sourcing Manager

  Role Responsibilities:• Develop & execute category spend strategies to support sustained achievement of business goals & objectives• Conduct cost analysis to estimate target savings & create cost reduction initiatives• Lead the following activities in sourcing process: 1 Define requirements with internal stakeholders globally 2 Identify qualified candidate suppliers 3 Design & execute the competitive process 4 Complete supplier due diligence 5 Evaluate supplier bid responses to present recommendations which meet JPMC's business requirements 6 Negotiate, draft & execute contractual commercial terms & conditions• Partner & collaborate with: 1 Regional Sourcing colleagues 2 In-house Legal, Risk & Finance teams 3 Local, regional & global internal stakeholders• Maintain compliance with all policy & procedural guidelines• Identify new service opportunities that address or anticipate client needsPriorities:• Build effective & trusted relationships with senior internal clients & GSS peers• Manage & maintain key supplier relationships• Ability to effectively challenge the status quo, build consensus & deliver change. Proactive engagement with clients to identify & develop incremental value-add within sourcing strategies• Achieve targets for cost reduction/savings, supplier optimization, risk mitigation, order & payment compliance, & preferred supplier identificationQualifications:• Strong understanding & proven experience in interpreting, drafting & executing complex legal Agreements & Amendments.• Ability to conduct market/industry/supplier research synthesize data into a consumable format• Project Management: ability to develop, plan & execute projects & remediation plans• Risk Management: knowledge of business risk factors & business savvy to minimize risk appropriately & communicate acceptance of risk factors when required Show less