Frank Minjares

MBA

Accounting

Pipeline Packaging

Global Sourcing Manager

Directed a team of 4 (3 sourcing managers and a sourcing specialist), creating a world-class sourcing competency. Led the organization on all supplier management needs and negotiations, developing suppliers to meet customer needs. Negotiated commodities globally; annual spend of ~$210M on 5K SKUs. Reported to Director of Supply Chain. • Achieved nationwide and regional market cost reductions of $15M YOY from major suppliers; leveraged these costs to influence regional and local suppliers to meet cost objectives. • Provided product 101 and focused follow-on training for all team members. Achieved corporate alignment on selling products, process of manufacture and sources of supply. • Developed and presented supplier product strategy analysis and recommendations to management team. Provided directional guidance on supplier choice by region and nationwide using in-depth analysis of supplier location capabilities and product alignment. • Achieved 3 day turn on sourcing inquiries: accelerated sales quote speed by 3 days.