James Finlayson

About James Finlayson

Global Strategic Sourcing Leader with 28+ years of experience specializing in collaborating with innovators and manufacturers to develop and refine product concepts, create project plans, define supply chains and achieve successful product launches on time. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Co-inventor of 5 patents.• While improving overall product quality reduced costs by over 15 % year on year during my tenure at Arcimoto.• As Director of Engineering at Aridian Technology company, selected and managed an experienced team of contractors that cut development costs by 25%.• Led a team to develop secure transportable data storage devices with 2 patents awarded.CORE COMPETENCIES Project Management | Team Development | Supplier Identification and Development | Sourcing/Supply Chain | Conflict Resolution | Quality Assurance | Process Improvement | Product Design | Engineering Management Vendor Management | Supplier Relations |Supply Chain Management | Cross Functional Collaboration| ContractsLEADERSHIP PRINCIPLESShare your knowledge| Continuous Learner| Innovate & Simplify| Building Trust Relationships |Take Ownership

Experience

1. Strategic Global Program Managment Consultant

   Coburg Interactive Engineering Llc

   Sep 2022 — Present · Eugene, OR, US

   Negotiate favorable pricing and terms as well as manufacturing service agreements to take the guesswork out of purchasing. Specializing in High and Low Voltage Electronics, Power Train, Infotainment, Lighting, Wire Harnesses and new product development in the consumer electronics field.• Manage international and domestic Contract Manufacturing suppliers obtaining quality products at negotiated cost and with timely delivery.• Work with New Product Introductions with forward looking material sourcing as well as assisting in make vs buy decisions and ROI justifications. Work with Engineering Development teams to create better, more cost-efficient products.• Collaborate with strategic partners to develop and manage KPI\'s and quality assurance processes.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Industrial Technology - Production Managment

  1974 — 1979

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Engineering
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Change Management
• Process Engineering
• Product Development
• Strategic Planning
• Engineering Management
• Manufacturing
• Quality Management
• Consumer Electronics
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Electronics
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Product Management
• P&L Management
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Product Design
• Business Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Supply Management
• Cross Cultural Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Design for Manufacturing
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• New Business Development
• Vendor Management
• Contract Negotiation