Christopher Gamache

About Christopher Gamache

Commodity Manager with 10+ years of supply chain experience. Highly talented, results-driven professional with a cross-functional background in supply chain management, procurement, and purchasing in both the U.S. and Switzerland. In-depth expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, improving spend influence, effectively completing cost-down projects, and developing supply chain strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and enhanced product quality. Influential leadership/mentoring style emphasizing accountability, processes, compliance, and developing people to achieve performance excellence. Strong ability to thoroughly analyze product structures, multi-level bills of material, and to identify price reductions. Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle 11i, Visual, AS400, Paradox, GroupWise, Showcase Strategy, and SharePoint.

Experience

1. Purchasing Manager

   Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC.

   Aug 2018 — Present

Education

• Washington State University

  Bacherlor of Arts, Business Administration and Management, General

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing
• Negotiation
• Global Sourcing
• Forecasting
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supplier Development
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Continuous Improvement
• Commodity
• Vendor Development
• Pricing
• Management
• Project Management Skills
• Manufacturing
• Strategy
• Research and Track Commodity Prices.
• Supplier Evaluation
• Product Development
• International Procurement
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Social Responsibility/Ethics
• Supervisory Skills
• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis