Edward J. Volk
Global Sourcing Lead
- Role
- Global Sourcing Lead at Avtron Power Solutions
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Edward J. Volk
In progress
Experience
Global Sourcing Lead
Feb 2026 — Present
Lead new product development efforts to drive cost savings within design, supplier processes, and value engineering. Identify and implement strategies to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and supply chain efficiency. Drive supplier engineering requests in support of quoting and act as the liaison between engineering, sourcing, and Avtron suppliers to ensure a shared understanding of technical specifications, design, best-cost pricing, lead times, and terms. Host discussions involving design engineering, sourcing, supplier selection, cost negotiation, and product launch. Identify alternative sourcing options for obsolete, out-of-stock, and single-sourced materials in support of production. Work cross-functionally to optimize material costs, streamline processes, improve supplier relationships, and accelerate customer engagement.
Education
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
St. Edward High School
High School Diploma
Skills
- Matlab
- Mediation
- Microsoft Office
- Statistics
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Research
- Teamwork
- Solidworks
- Autocad
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Social Media
- Long Distance Running
- Critical Thinking
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