Kyle S.
Procurement Leader | Sourcing | Supplier Performance | Cost & Productivity Leadership | MBA
- Role
- Plant Procurement Manager at Schneider Electric
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kyle S.
Procurement Manager at Schneider Electric with 10+ years of progressive experience in direct material procurement, supplier performance management, plant operations support, and cost & productivity execution within complex manufacturing environments.Currently serve as the procurement single point of contact (SPOC) for the plant, leading site‑level sourcing execution, supplier governance, and productivity initiatives while ensuring business continuity, delivery performance, and compliance. Partner closely with Plant Leadership, Global Category Teams, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to translate enterprise sourcing strategies into measurable plant‑level results.Core strengths include-End‑to‑end plant procurement leadership and execution-Supplier performance management (OTD, DPM, shortages, recovery plans)-Cost reduction, productivity roadmaps, and transformation initiatives-Strategic negotiations and local supplier specification support-Risk management, continuity of supply, and audit compliance-Cross‑functional leadership in fast‑paced manufacturing environmentsPrevious experience includes Category Manager and Project/Technical Buyer roles supporting automation, aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. Proven success in cost modeling, RFQs, category strategy execution, supplier audits and development, SAP key‑user responsibilities, and complex technical sourcing.Hold an MBA from Miami University, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Six Sigma Green Belt, and ISO 9001 Internal Auditor trained. Known for a hands‑on leadership style, strong analytical mindset, and ability to operate seamlessly between strategy and execution.Open to discussions related to senior procurement leadership, enterprise supplier performance transformation, procurement performance and value creation, and cost optimization.
Experience
Plant Procurement Manager
Dec 2024 — Present
Education
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management
Miami University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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