Steven Swope

About Steven Swope

Experienced Buyer and Quality Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Aerospace and Automotive industry. I\'m skilled in Operations Management, RCCA Investigations, APQP process, PPAP documentation, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Word, Sales, Customer Service, and Communication. I am a strong operations professional with a Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University with a major in Integrated Supply Chain Management.

Experience

1. Regional Commodity Manager (Direct Material) - Castings & Coolers

   MANN+HUMMEL

   Aug 2023 — Present · Portage, MI, US

   The Regional Commodity Manager - Responsible for all of the purchasing activities, projects, and supplier quality within the material group (MG)Define and execute Regional Material Group (MG) and Supplier strategies (supplier panel) for die casting parts and oil coolers purchasing Manage die casting parts and oil coolers strategy & panel, supplier development and quality in cooperation with Quality, Plants and Business UnitsLead regional planning, forecasting & reporting of Material Group - especially material price and savings projects - first decision level in top escalation issues regarding material groupResponsible for achievement of material price development within the die casting parts and oil coolers including frame contracts/LTA negotiations and development of sourcing pipelineAssures the necessary cross-functional collaboration with other functions (e.g, R&D) for product innovations, future needs of the relevant material group and advanced sourcing activitiesDrive key sourcing decisions in close collaboration with Buyers and participation in the Sourcing BoardProvides commodity, technology, and supplier market know-how for the organizationIdentify and approve new suppliers, manage supplier relations and supplier related initiatives- Responsible for supplier risk management and recommendation for high-level supplier escalation issuesFoster standardization of materials, material processes and data processes within the Material Group- Responsible for regional pricing and contracts with suppliers in respective material group- Negotiation and approval of key supplier objectives, contract terms & conditions / pricing and other commercial topics (e.g, payment, terms, Incoterms)Initiates and implements ratio projects in cooperation with Buyers and sites; supports regional cross-functional savings projects

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Integrated Supply Management, Integrated Supply Mgmt

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Financial Analysis
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Communication
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Kaizen
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Logistics
• Training
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• Product Development
• Risk Management
• Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Process Improvement