Christine Chippewa
Commodity Buyer - Aluminum Stampings
- Role
- Commodity Buyer at MAHLE
- Location
- Farmington, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christine Chippewa
I’m a Commodity Buyer with 10 years of experience within the automotive industry. My colorful background includes sourcing the following- Stamped aluminum components (for engine cooling & HVAC applications)- Material handling equipment & leasing- Environmental services (including remediation)- ISO/ regulatory audits- Executive fleet car leasing programs- Energy contracts- Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)- Renewable energy contracts (CO2 reduction projects)
Experience
Commodity Buyer
Aug 2022 — Present · Farmington Hills, MI, US
Procuring stamped aluminum products for HVAC assemblies and engine cooling modulesMy personal inventory:Negotiation Expert; developing and leading training sessions for Commodity BuyersKnowledge of raw materials and geopolitical risksOversight of 11 suppliers globallyResponsible for $63M annual spendCost investigatorCost savings driverCross cultural experience and international team leadershipSavings workshop expertEvaluation and growth of new suppliersContinuous self-development and learningStrategic forecasting for long-term business improvementsConsistent improvement of efficiencies and data-driven tactics
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2014 — 2015
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