Michael Reid
Independent Purchasing and Supply Chain Consultant and Automotive Professional
- Role
- Purchasing and Supply Chain Consultant at North Star Consulting
- Location
- Traverse City, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Reid
Independent Purchasing and Supply Chain Consultant and Automotive Professional with M.B.A. in Supply Chain Management and holding CPSM and C.P.M. certifications with experience managing various complex strategic automotive commodities including; purchased engines, HVAC, compressors, exterior lighting, navigation and infotainment electronics, interior seating, instrument panels and plastic injection molding. Procurement roles have included management of new program sourcing, purchase order placement, cost management, meeting variable and investment cost targets, contract management, attaining annualized cost reduction goals, capacity planning, negotiations and troubled supplier risk mitigation. License and Certifications: CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management Certification - June 2011 Institute for Supply Management, Tempe, AZ C.P.M- Certified Purchasing Manager Original Lifetime Certification Institute for Supply Management, Tempe, AZ Michigan Residential Builder - License # 21••••••01 (expires May 2023)
Experience
Purchasing and Supply Chain Consultant
May 2017 — Present · Traverse City, MI, US
Independent Purchasing and Supply Chain consultant and OEM automotive professional holding CPSM and C.P.M. certifications with experience managing various complex strategic commodities. Key areas of expertise include:• Contract Development and Negotiation • Contracting Strategies • Cost Reduction/Continuous Improvement • Risk Management • Team Leadership • Supply Chain Strategies • Global Sourcing • Supplier Relationship Management • Capacity Management • Supplier Tooling and Processes
Education
Northwestern Michigan College
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
1977 — 1979
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
M.B.A., Materials & Logistics Management
1981 — 1983
Central Michigan University
Bachelor or Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Management Information Systems
1979 — 1981
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