Kerry E. Cunningham
- Role
- Procurement Operations Manager at Arconic
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Procurement Operations Manager
Jun 2022 — Present · Lancaster, PA, US
Responsible for achieving the best total cost position for all external spend for the $2.0B dollar Lancaster Operations, reduce sourcing risks, measure and evaluate supplier performance in addition to operating a 24/7/365 manufacturing plant, managing a $100M MRO budget,$400M Capex budget, and lead a team of ten full time associates. Procurement Operations Manager, Lancaster Operations: Solved 45 year old issue on a sole sourced high risk critical part required for production of high margin product line. Created and implemented alternative design of critical consumable part which restarted a $50M idled plant. Negotiated long term supply contract on sole source critical consumable which saved $1.0M on $1.25M spend. Led strategy development for SKU’s MRO part inventory, safety stock, stocking agreements, and contracts. Researched, interviewed, finalized contract for new onsite hot food service, kitchen upgrades, vending program. Negotiated improved terms and performance targets for new $35M dollar on site Nitrogen production plant. Designed and implemented strategy to de-risk reliance on sole sourced suppliers for critical consumables and parts. Leased new onsite mineral spirits reprocessing unit to support ESG which saved $450k annually in virgin mineral spirit costs. Installed onsite mineral spirits reprocessing unit which led to avoiding purchasing gal/year of virgin mineral spirits. Member of plant leadership team which created plant procurement strategy, safety strategy, and Capex strategy.
Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Additional Credits, Accounting
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's of Science Degree, Business Administration - Management & Accounting
Lebanon Valley College
M.B.A. - Masters of Business Administration, Business Administration
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