Michael Dills

Michael Dills

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  • About me

    International Sourcing/Purchasing/Project Management

  • Education

    • Eastern Washington University

      1975 - 1980
      Bachelor's degree Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Associated Student Government ROTC Outstanding Cadet President's Honor Roll Theta Chi Upsilon Fraternity

  • Experience

    • Sunlight Supply

      Jun 2007 - Oct 2010
      Purchasing
    • The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

      Oct 2010 - Jan 2019
      Senior Sourcing Manager (China)

      Experienced Senior Sourcing Manager with demonstrated history of working in consumer products industry. Managed Ningbo, China Sourcing and QC office for 9 years. Strong international purchasing management experience. Create and implement strategic sourcing strategies for approximately 41 proprietary brands dealing with over 100 suppliers. Develop and implement cost savings projects. Develop new supplier relationships and identify new products. Develop disruption mapping and mitigation strategies. Lead evaluation of supplier capabilities, cost structures, risks, and partnership potential. Skilled in negotiation, budgeting, operations management, industry related software suites, and sales operations with a strong business relationship development skillset. Show less

    • Ningbo Hanghai Machinery Co.

      Mar 2019 - now
      Director

      Responsible for managing US sales and project management. Ningbo Hanghai is a multinational manufacturer of metal stampings, plastic injection molding, lighting and contract assembly.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • C.P.M.

      Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
      Jan 2003
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Dills
      Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award ISM Western Washington May 2006
    • Awarded to Michael Dills
      Purchasing Manager of Year (Marketing) Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Jun 2005