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Jim Greathouse

Senior Manager, Head of Powertrain Components Purchasing NA at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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Location: Macomb Township, Michigan, United States
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Senior Manager, Head of Powertrain Components Purchasing NA
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Jim Greathouse is from Macomb Township, Michigan, United States. Jim works in the following industries: "Automotive". Jim is currently Senior Manager, Head of Powertrain Components Purchasing NA at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States. In Jim's previous role as a Senior Professional, Head of Indirect Materials & Facilities at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jim worked in Auburn Hills, MI until Oct 2021. Prior to joining FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jim was a Senior Buyer at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and held the position of Senior Buyer at Auburn Hills, MI. Prior to that, Jim was a Purchasing Manager at DSSI LLC, based in Southfield, MI from Oct 2008 to Oct 2013. Jim started working as Service Operations Controller at DSSI LLC in Southfield, MI in Sep 2007. From Jan 2004 to Dec 2006, Jim was Buyer/Commodity Specialist at DSSI LLC, based in Southfield, MI. Prior to that, Jim was a Buyer at General Motors Corporation - Contracted through DSSI LLC, based in Warren, MI from May 2000 to Dec 2003. Jim started working as Buyer Planner at Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes in Mar 1998.

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Jim Greathouse's current jobs
Title: Senior Manager, Head of Powertrain Components Purchasing NA
Period: Oct 2021 - Present (3 years, 1 month)
Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

►Lead Global Team in the creation and implementation of procurement strategies to effectively support strategic sourcing objectives. ►Provide team with the tools, support and direction needed to consistently exceed corporate goals. Focus on leadership, strategy, training, mentoring and team development ►Global Team manages a combined estimated annual buy of $4.4B. NAFTA Team of 14 direct reports, which includes Supervisor (3), Sr Buyers (7) and Buyers (4) in the US and Mexico

Jim Greathouse's past jobs
Title: Senior Professional, Head of Indirect Materials & Facilities
Period: May 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years, 5 months)
Location: Auburn Hills, MI

► Global lead for Indirect Materials & Facilities managing a budget exceeding $1.1B: MRO ($572M), MLM ($260), facilities/Construction ($292M): Consistently exceeded savings goals ► Key team member of the MRO challenge activated in Q1 of 2019. Lead 13 teams (4 team that were purchasing led). Coached and mentored the teams through multiple presentation given to CEO. ► 2019 brought record spending in CapEx (over $1B in spend in facilities) and worked through risk/reward contract structure & tight deadlines to enable us to meet our internal customer demands ► In extremely compressed timeframe and at very high volumes, procured all PPE material necessary to restart all North American operations. ► Complete transformation of the MRO team and deeper understanding of cost in MLM & Construction. This will be completed by following the MRO Strategy and to complete our leverage & consolidation plan including the implementation of Ariba • YoY Cost Savings Agreements: >60% of APV covered (>35 suppliers) / Additional >20% in progress • Annual Rebate Agreements: 20% of APV covered (>15 suppliers) Additional >35% in progress • Supplier Reduction > 1,000 suppliers through approved sourcing recommendations • US/MX Alignment - Developed strategy to consolidate US & MX teams into single MRO team for all N.A.

Title: Senior Buyer
Period: Oct 2013 - May 2018 (4 years, 7 months)
Location: Auburn Hills, MI

► Senior Buyer for exposed bumpers, hinges, and metal trim with functional responsibility within Metallic Purchasing for identifying potential sources, managing quotations, negotiating long term contracts/productivity, and owning the supplier relationships. ► Resolve high impact operational and commercial concerns. ► Act as the global lead for the hinge commodity, representing Purchasing in the standardization committee and developing the global commodity strategy.

Company: DSSI LLC
Title: Purchasing Manager
Period: Oct 2008 - Oct 2013 (5 years)
Location: Southfield, MI

DSSI is a leading provider of integrated procurement services featuring web-based purchasing tools to industry leading companies and offers Procurement Consulting, Strategic Sourcing, Source to Pay, and Integrated Supply Services. ► Responsible for the non-strategic procurement of indirect materials in excess of $106MM in spend across a multi-customer base, some current customers include Delphi, Johnson Controls, Modine, Dura Automotive and Doosan/Bobcat ► Supervise, mentor and develop 9 buyers, 1 supervisor and 8 order support buyers ► Proven skills in negotiating requirements utilizing data to drive decision making ► Ability to manage complex contracts and resources ► Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, ability to resolve and manage conflict while handling complex projects ► Monitor the processing of over 110K transaction lines annually including, RFQs, Urgent RFQs, Spot-buys, EDIs, Inquiries, Price Queries and SCMs to ensure optimal savings on behalf of our customers ► Purchasing SME for the design or change of all e-procurement system software changes ► Manage key supplier relationships, development and implement commodity strategies and overall saving plan by commodity ► Thorough understanding of operating cost and minimized costs and maximize efficiency ► Ability to analyze and resolve problems while identifying opportunities for improvement and prevention. Review internal performance metrics and identify corrective actions ► Use supplier performance data in managing continuous improvement from the supply base to meet or exceed customer requirements ► Certified Project Manager utilizing project management principles and lead several internal/external projects successfully ► Committed to continual improvement of our Quality Management System by managing our procedures and workflows

Company: DSSI LLC
Title: Service Operations Controller
Period: Sep 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year, 1 month)
Location: Southfield, MI

► Produce and analyze operations trend metrics and communicated service issues to functional directors/managers ► Recommended and implemented process improvement initiatives ► Monitored purchasing activities through various on-line tools ► Assisted in preparation of new business proposals, negotiations and design of new products and service offering ► Developed business plan objectives aligned with corporate objectives and monitored progress across the management team

Company: DSSI LLC
Title: Buyer/Commodity Specialist
Period: Jan 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years, 11 months)
Location: Southfield, MI

► Commodity buying decks and catalog management spend includes; Power Transmission 8.3MM / Conveyors 4.2MM / Motors 3.3MM. Utilizing a network of distributors / manufacturers programs with the best source in a timely effective manner utilizing DSSI’s preferred supply base ► Responsible for supervision, mentoring and development of three employee and oversee all daily responsibilities ► Successfully implemented horizontal integration, one supplier across one commodity by utilizing DSSI preferred suppliers ► Developed an in-depth product and process knowledge base for various commodities including the supply base, a thorough understanding of the entire value added chain and cost drivers through supplier workshops, technical reviews and benchmarking activity ► Responsible for selecting strategic preferred suppliers based on technology, service, delivery, distribution channel and price ► Lead team in standardization program with Johnson Controls, by offering low cost alternatives; item to item savings, standardization opportunities and implementation through catalog management ► Responsible for developing and managing a procurement strategy for Power Transmission commodity and participating in the commodity review with management and our clients purchasing executives ► Successfully managed commodities using a preferred supply base and performance metrics to optimize the supply chain and to gain purchasing leverage in accordance with corporate initiatives ► Versed in managing commodity strategies by negotiating blanket contracts, soliciting RFQ’s, issuing purchase orders and implementing Vendor Managed Inventory programs ► Expertise at sourcing in a multi-plant environment while supporting requisitioner requirements through scope-of-work projects, and other plant-level initiatives ► Analyzes market conditions utilizing producer price index to determine present and future material availability and overall commodity specific conditions

Company: General Motors Corporation - Contracted through DSSI LLC
Title: Buyer
Period: May 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years, 7 months)
Location: Warren, MI

► Responsible for negotiating corporate contacts in excess of $98.9MM for all US & Canadian plants, while managing the supply chain by identifying major cost drivers to achieve maximum cost savings ► Commodity buying decks have included; Heating & Cooling / Building Supplies / Plumbing / Corporate furniture / Power Tools, Electrical / Instrumentation, Motor Repair and Industrial & Electrical Commodity Management Programs. Utilizing a network of distributors / manufacturers programs with the best source in a timely effective manner without compromising technology, service, delivery and price ► Effective negotiator with strong interpersonal, leadership, facilitation and communication skills. Excellent proven track record for exceeding cost savings goals – 2000 Annual Purchase Value (APV) 22.3MM, goal 11.5% achieved 11.5% - 2001 Annual Purchase Value (APV) 61MM, goal 12.5% achieved 13% - 2002 APV 26.1MM, goal 14% achieved 14% ► Develop strategic cost saving strategies, (buyer business plan) and communicate initiative to supply base and track results ► Identified opportunities with supply base of best practices to drive standardization, resulting in substantial savings ► Successfully eliminated 28 blankets / 21 suppliers, by leveraging total volume to negotiate a national agreement for NA operations ► Led cost savings initiative separating services from product cost within Commodity Management Programs, enabling significant savings and added value to the program ► Effectively identified global opportunities, benchmarked pricing with other regions, presented opportunity to sourcing board, negotiated global contract ► Identified off shore opportunities in low cost manufacturing countries, benchmarked pricing, and negotiated lower contract pricing ► Negotiate, implement and maintained motor repair blankets in excess of 32MM ► Work closely with Project Engineers and suppliers on program projects to meet cost, quality and timing objectives

Title: Buyer Planner
Period: Mar 1998 - May 2000 (2 years, 2 months)

► Responsible for the uninterrupted supply of raw material (resins, solvent, pigments) for the plant in excess of $28MM ► Analyzed monthly MRP, placing orders with appropriate suppliers while utilizing cost savings by ensuring the maximum quantity discounts available ► Responsible for managing a supply chain of over 65 suppliers to support 24 hour manufacturing operations ► Plan and analyze inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials to support production schedule ► Manage stock levels for three product lines with 437 diverse products, to meet/obtain company objectives of service levels, stock rotation and inventory levels to limit investment or cash ► Planned manufacturing schedule in an efficient manner to ensure utilizing production capacities ► Coordinate phase out of obsolete or discontinued products and provided support to the new product development team on new products and to ensure launch dates have been achieved

Company: SHOWTECH Presentations
Title: Buyer
Period: Jul 1996 - Mar 1998 (1 year, 8 months)

► Buyer of industrial audio / video systems and components, and all capital equipment ► Interface directly with all vendors and two step sources regarding: quality, reasonable pricing, maintaining good suppliers relations and maintaining sources of supply, obtain competitive quotes for new products, negotiate and make sourcing decisions ► General MRO buyer in non-production environment ► Responsible for implementing and maintaining MAS90 purchasing software module

Company: Giddings & Lewis
Title: A/P Clerk
Period: Jan 1993 - Jan 1996 (3 years)
Jim Greathouse's education
Central Michigan University
Master of Science in Administration
2000 - 2004
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Administration
1996 - 1998
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