Griffin Schmidt

About Griffin Schmidt

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, end customers, and internal team members to achieve company objectives. Skilled in managing production plans, validating suppliers, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to resolve supply chain issues efficiently. Experienced in providing technical support and problem-solving expertise to suppliers and customers. Highly organized, with strong multitasking and inventory planning capabilities.

Experience

1. Senior Procurement Specialist

   Dorman Products

   Mar 2025 — Present · Colmar, PA, US

   Develop and manage strategic initiatives that monitor and improve Supplier performance by executing corrective action and continuous improvement plans. • Support execution of a Supplier Relationship Management program to manage all interactions with suppliers and ensures alignment with company and product strategies. • Facilitate clear and timely written or verbal communication, advising management of critical issues and provide some suggested solutions for assigned categories and/or projects. • Participate as a cross functional team member, actively working toward successful implementation and completion of team goals and objectives. • Maintain and update reports of progress and provide an analysis of projects as required by the Procurement and/or Cross Functional Team. • Maintain system data through team and functional processes. • Deliver on cost reduction commitments and execute strategic sourcing initiatives. • Evaluate and recommend suppliers to support both new product development and cost savings initiatives.• Identify and negotiate with suppliers to provide the best pricing, serviceability, and quality leveraging tools such as commodity trends and market conditions. • Develop and manage suppliers to monitor and achieve Corporate Goals which include Fill Rate, Inventory reductions, Cost savings & Sales. • Ensure successful execution of sourcing strategies and tactics.

Education

• Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management (Focus in Supply Chain Management)

  2016 — 2020