Robert Coppola
Commodity Lead, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Demand Planner, Sourcing, Analyst, Logistics, Procurement Manager
- Role
- Purchasing Supplier Manager at Woodward, Inc.
- Location
- Loveland, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert Coppola
Accomplished Supply Chain expert with a proven track record, adept in procurement, demandplanning, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain cost reductions. Skilled innegotiation and effective communication, I excel in transforming procurement processes andfostering robust supplier relationships to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence.
Experience
Purchasing Supplier Manager
Mar 2025 — Present · Fort Collins, CO, US
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and trust.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and improved deliveries through effective supplier sourcing strategies.Identified potential risks associated with suppliers and developed strategies to mitigate those risks, including supply chain disruptions and compliance issues.Addressed and resolved any disputes or conflicts that arose between the organization and its supplier in a timely manner.Continuously monitored supplier performance metrics, such as delivery time, quality of goods/services, and responsiveness, to ensure they meet the organization’s standards.
Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS, Operations Management and Supervision
Front Range Community College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Supply Management
- Manufacturing
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Logistics Management
- Problem Solving
- Operations Management
- Team Building
- Lean Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Global Sourcing
- Excel
- Teamwork
- Cost Reduction
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Purchasing
- Kanban
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Materials Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Procurement
- Mrp
- Negotiation
- Product Development
- Forecasting
- Contract Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Electronics
- Erp
- Six Sigma
- E-Commerce
- Contract Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
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