Eric Wright

About Eric Wright

Summary of Qualifications:I have 18+ years of professional experience in the supply chain area including material/parts sourcing & procurement, operational management, inventory management, and project management. Focusing on communication, vendor relationships, and Just in Time principles, I am currently looking for a position to grow and succeed as the business thrives through my involvement.

Experience

1. Sr Strategic Buyer Analysist

   SCHWING America Inc.

   Sep 2021 — Present · Hugo, MN, US

   Schwing America is a global partner in the Schwing Group, a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium concrete production and handling equipment. Schwing is a dominant OEM in the construction industry.Sr. Strategic Buyer/AnalysistStrategic Sourcing Buyer• Identify North American source for parts and components traditionally ordered through European and Asian suppliers, attempt to mitigate delays due to transportation and supply chain bottlenecks.• Source domestic and international parts to meet production goals, reduce inventory costs, and maintain the build schedule.• Perform strategic purchasing, meeting production needs, cost efficiencies, and buy decisions.• Manage the vendor selection process: submission of RFQs, RFPs, and FAIR/PPAP requirements.• Analyzed TLC of components to ensure best value, lead-times, and quality.• Develop secondary and tertiary sources to mitigate disruptions in material availability.• Support MRO and production through AFE’s, expediting where necessary to prevent down-time and lost production.• Accomplishments include:o Standard work implementation; define processes and procedures based on procurement best practices.o Streamlined NCR and ECO processes to best serve both parties.o Onboarding of new vendors and identifying the best supplier for material needs. o Buildup of NPI material sourcing to keep timelines intact and unbroken.o Annualized savings of $273,070 achieved through aligning suppliers to product needs.o Identify and achieve cost savings/reductions, including maintaining current cost structure to mitigate inflationary pressures, through a documented CRID process.

Education

• Winona State University

  Bachelor of Science, Geology, emphasizing Hydrogeology

  1991 — 1996

• Globe University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management - Agricultural Management

  2011 — 2014

• North American School of Outdoor Writing

  Certificate, Outdoor Writing skills

  2009 — 2013

• Education Direct

  Certificate, Wildlife and Forestry Management

  1995