Eric Donabedian
Global Category Manager @ Clarience Technologies
About
Purchasing Leader | Relationship Builder | Problem Solver Globally experienced purchasing professional with proven success delivering strategic cross-functional commodity strategies, vehicle programs, supply protection actions and capital projects that lead in automotive OEM technology, quality, delivery, and BOM cost performance. A commercial leader recognized for implementing creative solutions to complex global sourcing, program & operational supply chain challenges. Thrives in dynamic environments requiring global vision and planning, with focused tactical execution.
United States
Detroit Metropolitan Area
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Technical Understanding, International Teams, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Cost Reduction, Procurement, Project Management, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analytical Skills, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Business Process Management, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Collaborative Problem Solving, Managerial Courage, International Management, Advanced Programs
Experience
Global Category Manager
Clarience Technologies
• Lead $60M+ global direct material spend across 15 business units • Delivered $6M+ cost savings through strategic sourcing, negotiations, and design optimization • Executed supplier relocations from China to eliminate/mitigate tariffs and reduce cost • Driving global supply base rationalization with $2M identified opportunity
Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead - Bombardier Recreational Products
BRP
Lansing, MI
Developed and implemented Commodity Category and Strategic Sourcing initiatives for $75M dollar manufacturing facility with $30M turnover. On-site NPD/NDI Senior Purchasing Lead for new platform programs and line-up actions – Achieved annual cost savings of $4M+ (14%) for FY21.
Global Supply Risk - NA Constraints & Capacity Manager
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
Led global cross-functional teams in eliminating/mitigating supply risks by identifying and resolving global suppliers’ constraints, catastrophic events, design, supplier quality, and capacity constraints..etc. to ensure continuous material supply to global manufacturing sites – Achieved savings of $3B+ in global vehicle production/revenue.
NA Truck Programs - Purchasing Program Manager
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
Primary purchasing interface in leading multiple gated OEM vehicle programs and all purchasing deliverables. Led suppliers, commodity buyers, PM, quality, engineering, finance, and cost optimization teams – delivering optimized BOM cost supply and outstanding supplier program/launch performance. Tracked and ensured all prototype and production P.O.s and T.O.s were issued at financial targets and on time to support prebuilds through SOP launch +90 days.
Global Programs Purchasing Manager
Ford Motor Company
Hiroshima, Japan
International assignment (Ford/Mazda Joint Venture) managing global Ford OEM purchasing interface with Mazda purchasing, and vehicle/powertrain program teams. Led all sourcing activities and deliverables in rationalizing/optimizing global supply base on joint programs for cost reductions.
Capital Equipment Purchasing Specialist
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
Led all development, supply strategy and execution/procurement related activities in managing a $650M+ annual capital budget. Responsible for all in-house engine and transmission machining & tooling production systems, new program, upgrade projects, retools, repair & maintenance, engineering services, MRO..etc. for NA Powertrain Operations.
Commodity Purchasing Specialist
Ford Motor Company
Responsible for all sourcing, commercial negotiation, operational procurement, cost reduction and global supply base management activities across multiple commodities in Powertrain, Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Chassis, Body & Exterior automotive applications.
Education
Wayne State University
Accounting
University of Michigan
Finance
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