George Smith
Sr. Commodity Manager at PACCAR | MBA - University of Louisville | Sourcing & Contracts Professional
- Role
- Senior Commodity Manager - Thermal Management at PACCAR
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About George Smith
Procurement and Supply Chain Management professional with extensive experience in:• Global commodity sourcing• Contractual agreements: Long Term Supply, Software Licenses, Master Services, Non-Disclosures, Professional Services, and Statements of Work (SOW)• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)• RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations• Contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies• Product launch and ergonomics• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)• Purchase order and invoice management• Continuous improvement initiativesEducational Background:• B.S. in Business Administration (Major: Supply Chain Management | Minor: Russian) from West Virginia University• MBA (Concentration: Managerial Analytics) from the University of LouisvilleI demonstrate a strong ability to drive efficiency, manage complex projects, and develop strategic solutions in various high-stakes environments. I thrive in dynamic settings and passionate about optimizing sourcing processes as well as fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Experience
Senior Commodity Manager - Thermal Management
Aug 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Procure Thermal Management Systems for diesel, EV, & pHEV commercial vehicles in North America• Negotiate net cost reductions of $/truck as well as lump sum cost avoidances with suppliers YoY• Negotiate Long Term Supply Agreements with suppliers for production of diesel, electric, & partial hybrid commercial vehicle commodities• Sponsor $MM in credits for supplier Value Analysis/Value Engineering \"VA/VE\" as part of Cost Management Program• Develop risk mitigation strategies with suppliers to secure production volumes as well as competitive pricing
Education
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Louisville
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Managerial Analytics
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Study Abroad, Russian Language
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Soccer
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork
- Marketing
- Inventory Management
- Social Networking
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Sports
- Customer Service
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
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