Scott P.

•Demonstrate an effective global supply strategy for assigned commodity, measured by lowest total cost of ownership, enabled by supplier segmentation, development and management. •Ensure the commercial and cost savings benefits are realized at the P&L level and drive the commodity via a P&L structure to achieve targeted net parts margin. •Identify opportunities for operational excellence and cost savings within the commodity families assigned to achieve established cost reduction targets. •Steer the negotiations of contracts and aim to achieve the best purchasing conditions for material at preferred suppliers to arrive at desired spend and working capital improvements. •Work as a key escalation point of contact for shortages to prevent revenue shortfall or customer dissatisfaction. •Accountable to execute on Plexus’ Best People strategy, leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Responsible for identifying materials suitable for corporate contracts, developing contracts which take full advantage of the total corporate volume , and developing supply chain strategies to yield component contracts at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Responsible for support of Business Units in the areas of resolving quality issues, generating material cost reductions, assisting in supplier delivery problems, and implementation of supply chain strategies. Conducting industry research and cultivate & maintain regional and global strategic supplier relationships at the executive level for all major component types. Responsible for leading supplier business reviews with all key suppliers to cover price, on time delivery, quality, and continuous improvement goals. Assist marketing / quoting teams with commodity expertise to deliver competitive material costs.

In charge of Industrial / Commercial sector quoting activity, new business development, cost solution implementation, customer interface/transition support to Plexus mfg sites. Global support for EMEA and APAC Costing teams for multi-region customers, including proposals for new business and optimizing cost management on existing business. Training and onboarding for new costing personnel and new sales team members in the IC Sector.

Mentored and managed the Focus Factory Buying team to ensure optimum effectiveness while acting as a role model. including monitoring workload distribution among the team members and allocating tasks appropriately. Ensured the Focus Factory Buying team follows the Escalation Process and participate in this process as required. Ensured Buyers and PA’s attend WO Detail meetings, prepare & provide status updates, and follow the process in order to effectively drive material and resolve shortages. Acted as a liaison to customer for Tactical Purchasing issues to ensure effective resolution. This also included ensuring team members are trained and have a good understanding of the requirements of customer contracts (LOI/LOU, PSA, MSA, etc.) and are in compliance with the applicable requirements. Ensured that the Focus Factory Buyers complete the monthly OIX exercise within the timeline set and details are accurate. Diligently worked to mitigate Plexus OIX exposure. Understanding of customer P & L's, especially the impact of Parts Contribution, Materials Labor Cost, Inventory Levels, OIX and Freight.

Buyer of all electronic commodities for large revenue customers such as Juniper Networks, Siemens, GE Healthcare, Motorola, Unisys. Subject matter expert for PCB's, IP&E, Semiconductors, custom mfr'd parts. Pricing validation and contract to PO implementation for customer cost optimization. Disposition of non-conforming inventory. Mitigation of Excess and Obsolete inventory thru returns, customer billings, internal transfers. Expediting of core commodities less than leadtime customer orders. NPI purchasing buyer managing prototype spend of $10mil annually for Juniper Networks.

MRP & Demand Management: Responsible for utilizing ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards) to analyze material requirements. Monitored operational demand trends and adjust planning parameters to ensure raw materials and components are ordered in alignment with the master production schedule. Strategic Supplier Procurement: This role involves selecting and procuring materials for production. You must assess potential suppliers based on cost-effectiveness, quality, and punctuality. You are also responsible for negotiating favorable terms and pricing to meet "Purchase Price Variance" (PPV) and cost-saving objectives. Shortage Mitigation & Expediting: Identified potential material shortages before they hit the assembly line. Proactively expedite orders with vendors and coordinate with weld, fab, pump, and aerial teams to ensure parts are available for kitting. Inventory Optimization: Balanced the need for high part availability with the goal of minimizing excess inventory. This included managing inventory turnover rates, overseeing "Kanban" or VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) systems, and reconciling inventory discrepancies to maintain high data accuracy. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Served as the central connection point between Engineering, Production, and Finance. Worked with Engineering on "ECNs" (Engineering Change Notices) for new truck designs and collaborated with production leadership to realign material deliveries when build priorities changed. Supplier Performance & Quality: Included monitoring supplier delivery performance, managing "RMA" (Return Material Authorization) processes for defective parts, and conducted supplier reviews to ensure they meet Pierce’s high standards for "zero-defect" components.