MICHAEL R. BOERSTLER, C.P.M.

Cumming, Georgia 30040 (678) 200.3225 mrboerstler@gmail.com

GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Experienced, tenacious, and results-oriented professional, offering extensive experience and strong qualifications in
global strategic sourcing, procurement management, consulting, logistics, transportation operations, succession
planning and execution, personnel supervision, warehousing distribution, and multi-site management. Expert in
analyzing an organizations management procedures, identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities, and
developing operational solutions to increase reliability and improve productivity. Articulate communicator and
hands-on leader with well-defined communication, problem-solving, and organizational aptitude. Known for work
ethic and unsurpassed dedication to consistently produce remarkable results within fast-paced and dynamic
settings. Proficient with SAP, Oracle, LPA, Ariba, and Microsoft Office Suite.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Global Strategic Commodity Management
Purchasing and Materials Management
Financial Analysis
Lean and Six Sigma
Logistics and Transportation Operations

Regulatory Compliance and Standards

Continuous Improvement
Rapid Conflict Resolution
Team Building and Leadership
Strategic Planning and Implementation

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
AGCO Corporation Duluth, GA, USA
GLOBAL STRATEGIC COMMODITY MANAGER

20122014

Leveraged industry expertise in managing more than $320M in indirect spend on a global scale as well as the
North American indirect spend in excess of $150M
Provided keen oversight to an internationally-based procurement team of professionals
Utilized e-sourcing tools in completing goals and objectives

Career Highlights:
Achieved year over year savings in excess of $5 million
Played an integral role in the AGCO Global Sustainability Advisory Committee
TriMas Corporation Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA
PROJECT MANAGERGlobal Sourcing

Developed national level contracts for 13 SBUs for all indirect spend
Conducted thorough assessment of spend trends by commodity and directed teams of procurement
professionals in creating savings agreements
Served as TriMas Ariba Super user, in charge of administering all e-sourcing, RFI/RFP, and reverse auctions
Held accountability in overseeing all IT commodity sourcing; corporate exposure to risk through the use of
models and value assessment tools; as well as professionals at business units and in house

Industriaplex, Inc. Alpharetta, GA, USA

GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING LEADER CONSULTANT

20102011

20072010

Capitalized on comprehensive knowledge of work, timing, volumes/quantity, laws and practices, market
intelligence, supplier capability, and best sourcing practices in evaluating business requirements and
introducing reliable global suppliers to deliver high quality and low cost products
Strategically managed all sourcing commercial issues, including negotiation, preparation, and execution of
supplier agreements
Guaranteed that risk management model and systems were in place to proactively manage price inflation
Administered outsourced supply chain projects as well as financials, revenue targets, and budgets

Career Highlights:
Established and supervised cross-functional business teams to implement sourcing strategies
Developed and instituted processes, procedures, methodologies, and tools

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MICHAEL R. BOERSTLER, C.P.M.

Cumming, Georgia 30040 (678) 200.3225 mrboerstler@gmail.com

Received special assignment in Kuwait for 15 months and was held responsible for establishing a strategic
sourcing organization that educated locals on strategic sourcing methods, supplier negotiations, and
contract development
Structured and executed global sourcing and supply chain strategic plans for IT commodities at an average
savings rate of 47% ($14.2 million) using e-sourcing tools such as Ariba (RFI/RFP and Reverse Auctions)
Kellogg, Brown, and Root (KBR) Baghdad, Iraq
SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

20062007

Facilitated in-depth analysis of all purchase/lease decisions in association with field buyers; as well as
extensive research in order to generate comprehensive documentation for Congressional hearings
Rendered theater-wide leadership to field personnel and solicitors in their decision process
Closely monitored contract closure and audits
Employed FAR and DFAR knowledge as a liaison between the US Army, foreign subcontractors, and KBR
management

Career Highlights:
Provided strategic oversight to financial analysis for the monthly third country national (TCN) spend for
this $17B contractor with the US government in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the subcontract
administrator
Earlier Positions Held:
Delta Airlines Atlanta, GA, USA
SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER COMMODITY MANAGER
AT&T/NCR Corporation Peachtree City, GA, USA
SENIOR PRODUCT PLANNER PROGRAM MANAGER
NCR Corporation Various Locations
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER INTERNATIONAL SOURCING MANAGER SENIOR BUYER/PLANNER BUYER
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Living Way Academy Stockbridge, GA, USA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
Lovejoy High School Lovejoy, GA, USA
INSTRUCTORBusiness and Technical Classes
Atlanta Lightning USISL Franchise Fayetteville, GA, USA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Soccer Centre, Inc. Fayetteville, GA, USA
VICE PRESIDENT
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

University of Dayton Dayton, OH

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING

Columbia College Columbia, MO

Deans List Graduate
CERTIFICATION
Certified Purchasing Manager Certified Instructor
MILITARY
US Air Force (6 years) Vietnam Era Veteran
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