Bruce Wheeler

Roanoke VA, 540-525-4934, matwheeler@outlook.com

Monster

RGP, Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain, Consultant 4/22 – 8/22

 Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
 Set-up and support implementation of MRP, item master, and supplier catalog.
 Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers
 Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
 Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

Unilever/Experis, Procurement Analyst, Food Solutions, Consultant 7/21- 12/21

Support all aspects of Operational Supply Management, driving Service, Quality, and Inventory & Waste
Reduction with suppliers. Work cross functionally with teams of Suppliers, Sourcing Units, Planning, R&D,
and extended Procurement. Lead focused improvement discussions for identified supplier Quality issues, work
with company factories to resolve service crisis, initiate efficiency and utilization improvement projects, and
engage with suppliers to reduce lead times. Represent Procurement as the key interface both internally &
externally, supporting the launch of new innovative products as well as 5S savings projects. Single point of
contact for internal business partners and external suppliers as it relates to innovations and savings programs.
Also responsible for material pricing, project coordination/communication to key internal/external stakeholders
and ensure on-time in full delivery.
 Scoping suppliers, getting NDA’s in place, and communicating project brief to supplier, supplier selection,
negotiation of prices, terms and conditions, awards, contract management, and Special Projects
 Develop improvement projects to delivery savings, cash, cost avoidance and service level improvements
 Control internal KPIs such as (VIP) Value Improvement Project, Cash, Cost Avoidance, (USQS) Unilever
Supplier Qualification System, Baseline analysis, and understanding of the current cost, prices and total spend
 Manage key stakeholders related to project execution, such as R&D, Quality, SC Planning, Brand
Development, Finance, Portfolio Procurement, Global Procurement and external supply base
 Project lead for various 5S savings projects – tasks include calculating cost savings, building timelines and
drive project completion with cross functional teams, R&D, Strategic Planning, Brand, Factory, and Quality
 Airtable, Aravo, Coupa, Power Bi, Radar, Teams, Veeva Vault, PLM, and SAP

EGR Consultants, Buyer/Planner II, Consultant 1/21– 4/21

 Analyze open commitments reports and work with supplier to maximize cash flow opportunities.
 Identify the need for inventory replenishment and work with manufacturing team and supplier(s) to establish an
efficient of replenishment strategy.
 Determine sourcing selection based on negotiation results.

Caregiver, Roanoke VA 3/19 - 1/21

Sabbatical to be an in home/stay at home caregiver for family and dependent, with responsibility of scheduling
medical appointments, In-home hospice care, medication management, assistance with activities of daily living,
and, financial, and legal coordination. Family is currently stable; seeking a return to contract/full employment

Tread Corporation, Senior Buyer/Leader, Roanoke VA 6/17 - 3/19

 Communicate, coach, mentor, train, monitor performance of direct reports, Initiate, negotiate, and implement
proposals, quotes, contracts, goals and efficiencies, leveraging spend across multiple commodity categories
 Drive continuous improvement, initiate and lead sourcing projects and track of multiple priorities, to increase
cost efficiency, utilizing best price and cost analysis, (COGS) Cost of goods sold, (TCO) Total Cost of
Ownership Analysis, Customer Assurance, (QCD) Quality, Cost, Delivery, utilizing Visual Manufacturing.
 Supplier, sourcing, cost reduction project analysis, risk management analysis, implementation, and reporting
 Manage ordering processes, shipping, receiving, warehouse, cycle count inventory, and inventory turns
 Measure, evaluate, and improve supplier performance/compliance and non-performance/problem resolution
 Utilize vendor management best practices, and minimize risk throughout negotiation, contracting, onboarding
 Develop/maintain benchmarks and best practices, Logistics, import/export, Lean Supply, and report KPI’s
 Accountable for projects, achieving cost savings, mitigation of price increases, and supplier scorecards
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Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, Contractor/Consultant,, Greensboro, NC/Greeneville, TN 1/15 - 6/17
 Identify and source raw materials/services, Low Cost Country Sourcing, and strategic technology partners
 Create and manage supply base, category business plans, category teams, drive efficiencies, and lower cost
 Negotiate favorable pricing for sourced materials, products, and services to meet customer requirements
 Initiate, negotiate, maintain, and follow-up, contracts, (SLA) long-term agreements, Monitor and measure
supplier performance, accuracy, risk management analysis, capacity planning, and (OTD) on-time delivery
 (WMS) warehouse management, material flow, inventory analysis, cycle counts, scrap rate, and
shipping/receiving, utilizing SAP, APO, DP, MM, MM-IM, PP, and SD.
 Supplier quality reviews/metrics, (FAI) 1st article inspection/approval, or (ISIR) initial sample inspection report
 Develop/maintain benchmarks, best practices, Logistics, Logistics Development, import/export, Drive (CI)
continuous improvement, Gap Analysis, APQP, PPAP, FEMA, Control Plan, Lean Mfg./Supply, Six Sigma,
VA/VE, 5-S methodology, 5-Why/3x5-Why, root cause and Kaizen

Volvo Group/Xdin, Greensboro NC, Supplier Quality Engineer Consultant, Greensboro, NC 6/14 - 1/15
 Participate in Supplier Involvement Product Development (SIPD) activities for chosen suppliers during supplier
selection stage, responsible to make sure that potential supplier RFQ is in line with required quality level
 Verify deliverables, participate in TS16949 Process Audits, APQP, (VPS) Volvo Production System, execution
of customer requirements, part handling reviews, SCAR, FMEA, and Control Plan development
 Verify PPAP submissions as accurate and represent acceptable production ready product per design intent
 Verify findings and corrective actions to insure suppliers perform root cause analysis and permanent correction
 Support the Purchasing organization in sourcing decisions acting as the quality expert and the technical
consultant. Participate in review of quotations by analyzing the supplier’s responses to quality targets

Searles Valley Minerals, Trona CA, Senior Buyer/Capital Projects 9/11- 5/14
Supervision of direct reports, teamwork, manage supply base, warehouse/stores kitting, and min/max inventory,
cycle count. Leader of Lean and strategic/global sourcing initiatives, supplier source selection, competitive
bidding, utilization of MRP System, tracking, delivery, follow-up, initiate RFQ, analyze quote data, negotiate
contracts/pricing with key suppliers, and monthly reporting/follow-up. Initiate/maintain approved supplier list,
BOM, vendor master, (SLA) long-term agreement, contracts, and foster relationships.
Identify alternative sources to increase competition, reduce costs, (COGS) Cost of goods sold, (SIOP) sales,
inventory, resource and operations planning, drive continuous improvement and customer service.
Monitor MRP System to minimize shortages, balance order placement against plant usage rates, and inventory
storage capacity, analyze/report supplier metrics, and manage obsolescence, scrap rates and waste. Ensure non-
supplier conformance resolution, using root-cause analysis and problem solving. Cross functional team leader
of Capital Projects, scope of work, and award of contract, in a $250 MM purchase spend.
 Capital Equipment, Capital Facility, Construction, Logistics, Logistics Development, and Power Generation

HDT Engineered Technologies, Fairfield VA, Materials Manager 11/09 - 9/11

Manage, coach, mentor, train, team building, and monitor performance of direct reports, effective materials
management, strategic and facility, production, capacity planning, and execution of customer requirements.
 Develop, implement, document, and manage successful Lean Supply, KPI’s, FAR/DFAR risk management
analysis, category/commodity strategies, Gap Analysis, and PPV. Negotiate, influence supplier pricing, and
manage commodity contracts ensure customer service and secure business objectives within budget, (SIOP)
sales, inventory, resource and operations planning, (TINA) Truth in Negotiations Act, (TCO) Total Cost of
Ownership analysis, (COGS) Cost of goods sold, (NPD) New Product Development, Logistics, Logistics
Development, shipping/receiving, import/export, Knowledge of (ITAR) International Traffic in Arms (EAR)
Arms Regulation and Export Administration Regulations requirements, (WMS) warehouse management/flow,
inventory management, and cycle count, Kanban, Safety Stock, hazardous materials handling /disposal, VMI
Programs, QCD) quality, cost, delivery and distribution. Communicate department and supplier performance
metrics, lead new supplier selection and development process. Software: MS-Office Suite, SAP, APO, DP,
SNP, FI, MM, MM-IM, PP, and SD, and Solidworks
 Cost savings achievement approximately: $2.5 MM with a purchase spend of $100 MM

Education/Associations:
Bachelor in Business Administration- Averett University Danville VA 1998
 NAPM/ISM-Institute for Supply Management | Contract Administration and Management by ISM/NAPM
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 ASQ-American Society for Quality | ISO/TS16949 Supplier Quality Auditor Certification Training - AIAG