Kathy Gausman

About Kathy Gausman

An experienced procurement professional with multinational sourcing skills, supplier & project management experience. Experience working with over 30 production suppliers from Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, China, Mexico, Europe and the United States. Vast category experience which includes Steel (Coil Sheet & Bar), Tubing, Conventional and Fine-Blank Stampings, Castings, Forgings, Wire Form, Injection Molded Rubber and plastics, Electrical Switch Assemblies, Contract Manufactured Assemblies, Electric Motors, Control Cables, Packaging, and Fasteners. Further experience in the procurement and launch management of capital associated with above categories

Experience

1. Sr Sourcing Manager

   Baxter

   Jan 2019 — Present · Batesville, IN, US

   Directed negotiations with over 25 suppliers exceeding $100 Million in metals spend over eight North American sites.• Lead value enhancement activities through, raw material cost management, and continuous improvement activities. • Accomplished supply continuity, supply chain improvements, and cost savings exceeding corporate goals of 5% year-over-year reductions. • Experienced with procurement and launch of capital assets (CapEx) associated with supply base component production.• Ensured that quality and regulatory requirements for products and suppliers exceeded expectations from Baxter, the FDA, CE, and other international regulatory bodies. • Adept in responding quickly to challenges and issues, ensuring resolution by using all appropriate available resources and initiating timely actions.• Led transfer projects focused on the resourcing of materials to improve cost, quality & delivery. • Effectively communicate with suppliers manufacturing in low-cost countries.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams with key stakeholders, including Materials Management, TCO, Quality Assurance, Accounting, Finance, Sustaining Engineering, & New Product Development, to support current production and new program startup.• Successful execution of commercial and quality agreements and NDAs with supply base. • Oversaw activities to ensure the stability of sustainable supply during COVID shortages and successfully minimized supply interruptions for high-demand medical equipment.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor's degree