
Timothy Cahill
Business Process Specialist: Procurement
Summary
Procurement and purchasing systems specialist with over nine years of experience in the automotive, heavy machinery and life science industries. As a purchasing systems specialist, I manage projects and training in areas such as SAP, ePurchasing, supplier management, system implementation and process rationalization. In procurement, I managed supplier negotiations and process improvement projects across numerous commodities on both direct and indirect purchasing teams. I completed an in-residence Master of International Business from Hult International Business School in Shanghai, China and have obtained my Project Management Professional (PMPĀ®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMIĀ®). My work has allowed me hands-on experience in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Experience
Business Process Specialist: Procurement
Agilent Technologies Inc. / wilm
Part of a global team of Business Process Solution consultants and project managers concentrated on creating ERP and process digital solutions for the Agilent Order Fulfillment Organization. Focus on developing concepts and standards to enhance productivity of our supply chain processes.
Material Group Manager: Professional Services & Engineering
Voith Holding Inc. / York
Purchasing Methods & System Implementation Manager
Voith Holding Inc.
International Graduate Trainee & Project Buyer
Volvo Construction Equipment / Shippens
Supply Chain Management Intern
ABB Robotics China / Shanghai, China
Intern opportunity during my Master's studies with a dual focus supporting the local Shanghai supply chain team. The majority of my time was spent executing market research and analysis to find potential suppliers for upcoming projects. My remaining time was spent conducting English Corners for my Chinese colleagues to support their growth in negotiating with international customers and suppliers.
Tooling/Equipment & MRO Buyer
Roechling Automotive USA / Duncan, SC
I began my time at Roechling as a full-time purchasing intern during my undergraduate studies before being asked to transition to a full-time employee as a junior buyer. In those roles, I was focused on project support and procurement system training for local employees. I was then promoted to manage the MRO & CAPEX expenditures with a focus on tooling, equipment and facilities support.