Rick Ronge

About Rick Ronge

Resourceful and solutions-driven leader possessing a breadth of expertise in managing all aspects of the sourcing and procurement lifecycle, to include the negotiation and global procurement of raw materials, commodities, equipment, supplies and services in the manufacturing industry. Key player in contributing to bottom and top-line growth through the successful implementation of strategic purchasing and procurement management initiatives, RFP/RFQ, and the leading of complex negotiations and vendor/supplier selection, while driving diverse strategies designed to maintain inventory, reduce costs, and ensure long-term supply continuity. Additional background in facilities and general operations management, safety management, and leading daily manufacturing processes. • Purchasing Management• Strategy Planning & Packaging• Global Supplier Development• Supplier Engagement• Global Product Sourcing• Negotiations & Contracts• Process Improvement• Materials Management• Facilities & Safety Management• Process Optimization• Commodities Management• Team & Staff Management

Experience

1. Senior Strategic Buyer

   Signicast Investment Castings

   Jan 2026 — Present · Hartford, WI, US

Education

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

  Associate's degree, Tool & Die

  1987 — 1989

• W.C.T.C

  Computers

Skills

• Negotiation
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Six Sigma
• Cost Reduction
• Shipping
• Production Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Process Scheduler
• Strategic Sourcing
• Iso
• Strategic Planning
• Manufacturing Operations
• 5s
• Erp
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Materials
• Sourcing
• Quality Assurance
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Engineering
• Interviewing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Kaizen
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Planning
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Sap
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Management
• Safety Management
• Facilities Management
• Logistics