Joseph Stiebler

Selected for subject matter expertise, leading manufacturing, technical, and supply chain production strategies for premier companies, providing cutting-edge assembly capabilities. Lead strategic contract renegotiations, source global suppliers, and strengthen supply chain processes for a competitive advantage, slashing costs. ◆ 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➲ Architected a stellar global supplier network, performing in-depth evaluations, onboarding new suppliers, and building partnerships to deliver 10% cost savings. ➲ Captured 22%+ savings spanning 38 projects valued in the billions through strategic supplier sourcing. ➲ Built domestic supply base, securing grants/incentives under the US Inflation Reduction Act for customers. ➲ Saved 8% in global mechanical production spend in year 1, valued in the billions.

Recruited to contract position, resourcing entire supply chain and creating US supplier base for semiconductor robotic assembly parts following Covid shutdown of Malaysian suppliers. Governed procurement of materials, manufacturing, processing, and inventory, producing complex machined/fabricated parts. Initiated processes and managed hundreds of millions in procurement spend while leading 6-direct/10-indirect reports of engineers, quality assurance, and commodity managers. ◆ 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➲ Identified and onboarded ~20 US suppliers for manufacture of complex machine parts, capturing millions in savings year 1 and 42% for 5 years. ➲ Created manufacturer agreements to further supplier pricing, initiated fixed pricing for manufacture of machine parts, and negotiated advantageous terms for overseas suppliers. ➲ Strategically negotiated contracts with new suppliers and managed facility renovations and equipment purchases, partnering in expansions up to 150% YoY. ➲ Cultivated strategic partnerships, evaluating and approving suppliers for customers’ approved list.

Handpicked by Head of Supply Chain to lead this manufacturing startup, creating a stabilized supply base for R&D and full production of SPARC, a first-of-its-kind, cutting-edge fusion reactor. Sourced and onboarded 50 mechanical suppliers for machined parts, fabricated assemblies, subassemblies, and top-tier assemblies. Managed millions in procurement spend and material allocation program. ◆ 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➲ Slashed millions in costs in first year through critical supplier negotiations. ➲ Advised MIT engineers with manufacturing expertise at design phase on cost-effective, scalable manufacturing processed for production of the fusion reactor. ➲ Collaborated with external suppliers, establishing just-in-time (JIT) inventory programs.

Led and integrated supply chain for 12 acquired global manufacturing facilities. Spearheaded design enhancements for manufacturability and cost savings, partnering with suppliers and engineering. Secured best cost for machining, assembly, and freighting through strategic supply base partnerships, for aerospace parts for customers, including GE and Rolls Royce. Governed millions in procurement spend and 16-member team. ◆ 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➲ Evaluated and built new supply base, reviewing supplier capacity/capabilities and negotiating best price/terms; achieved avg. 28-day demand push over total cost of millions and net 90-120 terms. ➲ Saved millions in just 10 months and millions in 2020. ➲ Created unified team and global supply chain, designing consistent standard work processes and a centralized system; authored Paradigm’s comprehensive long-term agreement system.

Embraced role of building supply chain to support R&D for 80 engineers to develop BE-3 and BE-4 propulsion engines and scale for 5-year production plan. Cultivated strategic supplier relationships, and mentored and shaped procurement team from 1 buyer to 20, including buyers, QA, planners, and mechanical engineers. ◆ 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➲ Achieved 95%+ on time delivery (OTD) rate and 96% quality rating, collaborating and communicating cross-team. ➲ Domestically sourced and onboarded 30 suppliers meeting ITAR requirements in just 3 months. ➲ Cut R&D costs 58% annually, while continually achieving delivery lead times under 3 weeks and managing LTA programs.

Recruited to establish the supply chain, sourcing and leading 100+ suppliers, including machine shops, fabrication facilities, materials suppliers, and more located in CA, TX, and FL. Collaborated with engineering and planners on manufacturability, executing major purchase orders with tight time constraints. Directed annual spend for aerospace manufacturing and space transport services. ◆ 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: ➲ Identified and procured materials for retrofit of 39A launch pad purchased from NASA for SpaceX rockets, delivering 16% under budget. ➲ Provided expertise of machined part manufacturing, mentoring interns/recent graduates to develop and implement classes of 30-50 participants. ➲ Captured 26% savings annually while achieving 90% OTD monthly by leveraging national supply base. ◆ 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦: ➲ CONSULTANT (2012+) – Provided expertise on aerospace, fusion & emerging technologies within manufacturing. ➲ SUBCONTRACTS MANAGER (2010-2014) – Aerojet-Rocketdyne – Earned promotion after 6 months due to unprecedented cost savings success. ➲ SENIOR BUYER/SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR (2007-2009) – Arkwin Ind. – Slashed time from quote to order by 80%. ➲ GENERAL MANAGER OPS, PURCHASING & SALES MANAGER (1998-2007) – Joka Ind. – Promoted to run aerospace manufacturing facility, growing company and sales Y0Y.