John Kill

About John Kill

Experienced sourcing executive with a track record of innovative cost reduction, program leadership, and exceeding goals consistently. Successful negotiator able to manage supplier contracts and ensure compliance. Strengths in leading in a matrix environment, setting strategy for commodities, and tactical execution of strategic goals.

Experience

1. Chief Procurement Officer

   Veza Manufacturing

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Lead teams across multiple sites in the US & Mexico.Achieved 2.6% cost reduction on $32M of spend through cost controls of spend. Negotiated 4.6% cost reduction on top 10 vendors through consolidation exercise.Launched $8.6M expedited take over project when previous international vendor failed, bringing project in on time and budget.

Education

• Gabriel Richard

  High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  1988 — 1992

• Western Michigan University

  BA, Criminal Justice

  1992 — 1996

• Wayne State University

  MBA, Logistics & Marketing

  2001 — 2005

• U.S. Army Ordnance Center & School

  Material & Missile Maintenance Management

  1996 — 1996

Skills

• Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Supply Management
• Manufacturing
• Materials Management
• Supplier Management
• Supplier Negotiations
• Cost Reduction
• Logistics
• Purchasing
• Operations Management
• Oracle Erp
• Purchasing Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Strategic Sourcing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Procurement
• Iso Auditor
• Leadership
• Purchasing Processes
• Apqp
• Sap Erp
• Agile