Ken Hernandez
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Interim Global Director for MCE | 02/01/2020 - 10/01/2020
Interim Global Director for Media Chemicals and Excipients (MCE) category for Direct Materials. Procured and realigned on a global basis MCE, chemical chemistry, Clinical Supply Chain, Vendor KPI, establishing preferred vendor lists for over $295M of spent this year. Conducted several quick win sourcing events saving $3.9M. Conducted several indirect quick wins producing savings of $2.7M.
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Interim Director of Sourcing | 08/01/2018 - 11/01/2019
Led a client’s team of buyers across multiple locations for both direct and indirect materials for a Private Equity Group. Overhauled the organizations purchasing practices and created a new sourcing strategy to go to market on key direct materials and indirect spend which included packaging, labeling and logistics. Managed a supplier base of $400M. Saved 18% to 26% on addressed spend.
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Interim Director of Sourcing | 09/01/2017 - 07/01/2018
Led a seasoned team of procurement consultants that manage multiple projects for several automotive manufactures. Conducted sourcing events in subcontractor category that produced 15% to 43% savings. Worked on a comprehensive outsource or self-perform analysis. Implemented VMS / MSP program.
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Interim Director of Sourcing | 07/01/2015 - 04/01/2017
Led global categories in Energy and Raw Material Suppliers. Established KPI’s and Key Supplier list. Conducted the SMP process for indirect materials and saved 19% while compressing 18 suppliers into one global supplier. Created a new hedging strategy for natural gas, saved 15% to 20% based on market conditions. Established key metrics and implemented best practices.
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Program Manager for Sourcing | 01/01/2015 - 09/01/2015
Program Managed several teams in South American location and conducted multiple savings in Facilities Management, Marketing, Security and IT events that led to savings of 15% to 38%. Led training for SMP in multiple languages.
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Program Manager for Cost Savings Project | 10/01/2013 - 12/31/2014
Program Manager for cost saving initiative for healthcare client in Western North Carolina. Streamlined processes and saved an average 29% per category addressed. Established Quarterly Business Review (QBR) cadence for Key Suppliers and RFP top 40% of spend. Implemented best practices for Sourcing and procurement team and how to manage spend more effectively.
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Materials & Logistics Management (Purchasing & Operations) | 09/09/1989 - 05/06/1993