Daniel Korte

About Daniel Korte

Strategic, results-driven purchasing leader with extensive experience in Tier 1 automotive sourcing, global supplier management, program launches, and cost optimization. Proven ability to consolidate supplier bases, negotiate multimillion-dollar agreements, drive VAVE initiatives, and mitigate material risk. Recognized for balancing commercial acumen with strong technical understanding across plastics, metals, adhesives, and engineered components. Adept at leading teams, developing processes, and collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Sales, and Operations.

Experience

1. Senior Buyer

   Inoac Usa, Inc

   Feb 2022 — Present · Novi, MI, US

   Lead sourcing and supplier management for multiple commodities supporting major interior and exterior automotive programs.• Developed and executed a supplier consolidation strategy, improving commercial leverage and streamlining the supply base.• Implemented a rebate-based cost savings program, directly supporting annual profit goals.• Supported the launch of multiple OEM programs by ensuring material readiness, robust sourcing, and cost control.• Created a company-wide cost savings matrix now used as the standard tracking and reporting tool for purchasing initiatives.• Supported implementation of Supplios purchasing software, enhancing purchasing workflow efficiency and pricing visibility.• Drove ongoing VAVE and PPV reduction across plastics, die-cuts, adhesives, poly & ISO, injection molding, extrusions, stampings, and fasteners.• Led domestic sourcing initiatives to mitigate tariff exposure and reduce raw material risk.• Completed leadership and purchasing management training

Education

• Oakland University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing and Business Economics

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Financial Analysis
• Purchasing
• Innovation Development
• Marketing Research
• Crm
• Entrepreneurship
• Product Launch
• Market Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Finance
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Management
• Cost Estimation
• Political Intelligence
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Economics
• Logistics
• Marketing