Mike Bowling
Global Category Leader, Telecommunications and IT Hardware, Edison Expert @ Schneider Electric
About
Solutions-focused, innovative, and accomplished leader with extensive global experience in procurement, business transformation, governance, c-suite interactions, operations management, process improvement, and strategy development.
United States
Greater Chicago Area
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Project Management, SAP, New Business Development, Process Optimization, Staff Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Rationalization, Supplier Evaluation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Strategy
Experience
Global Category Leader, Telecommunications and IT Hardware, Edison Expert
Schneider Electric
Senior Manager, Global IT Procurement, Edison Expert
Schneider Electric
Westmont, Illinois, United States
Responsibilities include the oversight, development, and implementation of sourcing strategies for global technology commodities
Purchasing Manager (indirect materials & services) for the Americas
Schneider Electric
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Responsibilities include the oversight, development, and implementation of sourcing strategies for indirect commodities within US, Mexico, Canada and South America. Accountable for approximately +$300MM in company spend, and generating 10% cost savings year upon year.
Commodity Manager-Indirects, Masterbatch, MRO & Energy for Food Americas/Pharmaceutical Packaging
Rio Tinto
Greater Chicago Area
Responsibilities included the oversight, development, and implementation of sourcing strategies to provide a sustainable competitive advantage and meet the organizations current and future commodity needs through cost savings, quality assurance, and continuity of supply. Continually provide support to executive business leaders and solve operational issues with suppliers. Negotiate and manage all contracts and agreements (+$100MM in Spend) across assigned commodities (direct & indirect) generating 3%-5% cost savings year upon year.
Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain & Procurement (Direct Materials - Resin, Film, Foil & Paper)
Rio Tinto
Greater Chicago Area
Responsibilities included the overall training and administration of the SAP purchasing system encompassing contract price updates, detailed reporting of monthly activities, material masters, outline and rebate agreements, supplier maintenance, and consignment maintenance. Additional responsibilities included, supporting Supply Chain staff on all material price requests, invoice/credit debit settlements, supplier negotiations (direct & indirect), cost analysis, audits, risk analysis, payment blocks, pre-buys, collection and the distribution of rebates, and departmental special projects/requests.
Education
Elmhurst University
Business Administration and Management, General
Elmhurst University
Psychology / Pre-Med
Triton College
Psychology
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