Ryan Krellwitz

• Spearheaded global steel category strategy with over $300M in annual spend, aligning sourcing with manufacturing and regional goals. • Executed five long-term supply agreements, achieving annual cost saving targets in the first year with year over year productivity improvements. • Diversified supplier base to mitigate tariff exposure and enhance supply chain resilience. • Co-chaired Global Category Council meetings to foster executive engagement and strategic alignment.

• Led a high-performing team of buyers managing over $300M in annual steel and trailer-related spend. • Achieved significant year-over-year cost savings despite challenging inflationary market conditions. • Negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts with North American steel mills, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable supply. • Developed a sustainability sourcing strategy aligned with Cummins' Destination Zero decarbonization goals.

• Provided dotted-line leadership to the global steel sourcing team, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies across North America, India, Brazil, and China, optimizing procurement processes. • Led global RFQs and coordinated steel initiatives, aligning multiple business units to achieve strategic goals. • Communicated market trends and cost drivers to executive leadership, supporting informed decision-making and risk management.

• Negotiated over $200M in annual steel contracts, enhancing supply chain efficiency across various product lines. • Achieved approximately $6M in cost savings through strategic negotiations during FY20–FY21. • Managed steel resale programs, ensuring quality and timely delivery for major forging and stamping supply chains.

• Developed a comprehensive three-year sourcing strategy to ensure axle shaft supply continuity. • Successfully sourced 45 new part numbers, contributing to $15M in annual spend for new program launches. • Mentored new hires, facilitating smooth onboarding and role transitions. • Engaged hands-on with the manufacturing floor to support production ramp-up efforts.

• Managed a $75M annual spend in forgings and outside processing categories, optimizing procurement strategies. • Conducted international travel for supplier negotiations, enhancing relationships and securing favorable terms. • Collaborated with Engineering and Quality teams on successful new product launches, ensuring alignment with technical specifications.

• Managed $25M in annual spend across diverse commodity categories, ensuring optimal procurement strategies. • Negotiated a five-year global supply agreement, achieving $900K in savings for the organization. • Supported supplier audits and spearheaded new supplier development initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.

• Standardized delivery routes to consistently meet customer time windows • Optimized routing to reduce mileage and improve truck utilization

• Managed DOT compliance and disciplinary processes for drivers • Reported profit and loss for weekly backhaul and front-haul operations