Venus Roldan

A Supply Chain management professional with experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and New Product Development, utilizing strong analytical skills, strategic planning, risk management, and the ability to build strong relationships that support an organization's current and long-term objectives.

Global Sourcing Manager at Hyzon Motors (2022-01 – 2025-01)

Initiate, drive, and deliver all sourcing and procurement activities pertinent to new product introduction [NPI]. Creating early alliances with suppliers, engaging an internal collaborative approach with all cross-functional teams along the approval gates, to make sure that the project meets the specific criteria before moving to the next phase in progress, making sure the total cost of ownership is accounted for.

• Developed sourcing strategies for traditional and complex commodities, new technologies, and product development initiatives.
• Identify key suppliers and focus on building successful partnerships, fostering a win-win, open-communication environment.
• Create Sourcing Strategies striving for a fair cost of products and consistent with quality and delivery expectations
• Drove cross-functional product requirements and managed the supplier interface for all RFI, RFP, and RFQ services.
• Contracted Strategy and Execution in partnership with Legal to drive contract closure, including developing a negotiation approach for critical commodities and acceptable terms.
• Negotiated contract agreements with suppliers, ensuring TCO, best cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new product opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, operations, marketing, etc.) to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics to inform future development decisions
• Stay up to date on industry trends and supplier offerings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and vendors
• Lead product launch and go-to-market strategies
• Mentored and trained new procurement team members.

NPD Sourcing Manager at Marmon Foodservice Technologies, a Berkshire Hathaway Company (2019-01 – 2022-01)

Lead, develop, and execute sourcing activities for new product development (NPD) and supplier risk mitigation. Develop a global sourcing strategy for commodities and consumer goods related to the accessory portfolio and supply chain strategies in support of the category.

• Implemented best-in-class sourcing strategies to ensure they align with the organization's plan and objectives.
• Developed sourcing strategies for complex commodities, new technologies, and product development initiatives.
• Create Sourcing Strategies striving for a fair cost of products and consistent with quality and delivery expectations
• Drove cross-functional product requirements and managed the supplier interface for all RFI, RFP, and RFQ services.
• Contracted Strategy and Execution in partnership with Legal to drive contract closure, including developing a negotiation approach for critical commodities and acceptable terms.
• Utilized Preferred Supplier Management methodology to qualify suppliers and guide sourcing decisions.
• Negotiated contract agreements with suppliers, ensuring TCO, best cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Oversaw six new projects with a potential average revenue of $8.5MM over the next year.

Sourcing Manager (Prince Castle) at Marmon Foodservice Technologies, a Berkshire Hathaway Company (2016-01 – 2019-01)

Implemented the Strategic Sourcing plan for multiple categories that support the organization's business strategy. Executed procurement initiatives and led new product development (NPD) procurement activities. Performed project management activities, managing multiple continuous improvement V.A.V.E. initiatives with suppliers to optimize the supply chain. Select suppliers by implementing commodity strategies that assess vendor capabilities, suitability, and performance.

• Managed $19MM in annual spending, including electronics, wire harness, metal fabrication, motors, plastics, machined components, hardware, and packaging.
• Supported initiatives such as Lead Time Reduction, Inventory Reduction, and Service Level Improvements.
• Drove Supplier Qualification and Rationalization, managing key supplier relationships across multiple categories to create value through effectively sourcing goods and services internationally and domestically.
• Created Supplier Base Development Plans by implementing a Supplier Performance Measurement scorecard.
• Worked collaboratively with Engineering and Manufacturing leaders to identify technical synergy opportunities on existing products and V.A.V.E. opportunities.

Strategic Commodity Manager at Nissan Forklift Corporation (2013-01 – 2016-01)

Developed a supplier qualification plan to ensure materials and suppliers meet specific requirements. Conducted regular business reviews with suppliers. Identified opportunities and benefits for rationalizing the supply base.

Acted as a liaison between suppliers and functional areas to ensure accurate documentation and product flow. Implemented strategic sourcing plans aligned with organizational and stakeholder objectives. Evaluated competitive offerings to identify the overall best offer for a product/service.

Determined methods to process requirements for goods or services based on cost, timing, existing contracts, and competitive bidding. Leveraged spending through the identification, development, and execution of sourcing strategies. Executed a category management plan to meet the organization's key objectives.

Prepared negotiation plans that align with organizational goals. Prepared and developed strategies and tactics for negotiations.

• Implemented a sourcing and commodity strategy on twenty assigned commodities with a value of $31MM.
• Saved ~$2.8MM through sourcing and commodity execution, vendor negotiation, and waste elimination.
• Acted as a catalyst for change to achieve business goals as well as addressing barriers to change. Managed and influenced a cross-functional team on new products.
• Lead projects and liaised between suppliers and internal customers to ensure projects are achieved on schedule.

Senior Sourcing and Material Specialist at Index Corporation, The Fitzpatrick Company (2012-01 – 2012-12)

Identified and implemented cost-reduction opportunities. Managed plan-for-every-part initiatives. Coordinated with quality assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers. Maintained proactive shortage identification and management, flagging root causes, and delivering corrective actions. Executed the first article of inspection and first-lot-to-stock evaluations.

• Saved $241,000 within six months through vendor negotiation and elimination of waste.
• Provided analysis of commodity cost data and negotiated with suppliers to assure the best-cost position on products.
• Delivered cost savings opportunities and supply continuity through dual-sourcing activities.
• Supported regular reporting of key performance indicators, including monthly updating of savings actions.

Spare Parts Supply Chain Supervisor at Illinois Tools Works (2005-01 – 2012-01)

Managed purchases of approximately $5.2MM and about 5,000 SKUs. Oversaw and maintained a late delivery goal of less than 5% of the backlog. Processed 1,200 purchase orders and 900 material transfers per month, based on Kanban process and procedures, and reduced supplier base through supplier consolidation efforts.

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management – Michigan State University (2020-01)

M.B.A. in International Business – Benedictine University (2015-01)

M.S.I.S. in Informational Systems – Benedictine University (2017-01)

B.B.A.F. in Finance – Benedictine University (2012-01)

Degree in Applied Science in Management and General Studies – College of DuPage (2009-01)