MATTHEW E. SPELL
Greensboro
Summary
Supply chain professional with a proven track record of strong performance in the aviation and heavy truck industries. Brings new ideas, solutions, and a strong work ethic to any team. Works very well in both individual or team dynamics to deliver favorable results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity Buyer
Volvo Group Trucks
Greensboro, NC
05.2022 - Current
- Manage 23 suppliers with a broad array of commodities under the Sheet Metal & Fasteners scope, including: X-members, general brackets, oil pans, bumpers, and fuel tank straps.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Helped develop business plans with a heavy focus on supplier performance metrics to ensure all standards are met or exceeded (QDCFTSR).
- Align cross-functionally with stakeholders regarding sourcing/resourcing opportunities and strategies.
- Implemented cost savings initiatives, resulting in significant MCL impacts.
Purchasing Supervisor
Swift Air, LLC (d.b.a IAERO Airways)
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducts daily work load planning by analyzing work requirements, reports due, prioritizes workload urgency and identifying material support required for maintenance control and outstations to cover our fleet of Boeing 737 Classics, New-Gens, and oncoming Boeing 767 aircraft.
- Enter part order data in ERP system; between 25-30 purchase orders a day. Follow up on part status, delivery timeframes, hazmat , and on-time delivery complexities.
- Make authorized financial decisions, negotiations, and discount/credit assessments; build and maintain relationships with Vendors.
- Liaised between departments to identify cost-saving opportunities and align on common goals.
- Led meetings with external suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, fair market value, and special pricing.
- Coordinated and negotiated international logistics for overseas operations with internal customers in Europe.
- Solves problems and executes effective decisions regarding parts availability, delivery time issue, cost analysis, and regulatory requirements.
Interim Sales Coordinator
Alberdingk Boley Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Communicated daily with sales team, coordinated advertising plan, secured trade show participation, and managed logistics to support sales efforts.
- Managed inventory of materials for sales at trade shows and business development events to ensure availability and readiness.
- Managed sales order processing and documentation to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Coordinated communication between sales teams and clients, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive sales reports using CRM tools to track performance.
Purchasing Assistant for Maintenance
Alberdingk Boley Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Established and sustained vendor relationships, secured quotes, negotiated terms, and processed purchase orders.
- Coordinated procurement processes for raw materials, ensuring timely availability for production needs.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and streamline purchasing operations.
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock management and reduce excess inventory costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution and Logistics, Business Administration
East Carolina University (ECU)
Greenville, NCSkills
- Sourcing/Resourcing
- Contract Management
- Cost Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Risk Management
- Crisis & Risk Mitigation
- Business Relations
Affiliations
- Member: Professional Association of Industrial Distribution, East Carolina Chapter (2 years)
- Member: Institute for Supply Management, East Carolina Chapter (2 years)
Timeline
Commodity Buyer
Volvo Group Trucks
05.2022 - Current
Purchasing Supervisor
Swift Air, LLC (d.b.a IAERO Airways)
03.2018 - 04.2022
Interim Sales Coordinator
Alberdingk Boley Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2018
Purchasing Assistant for Maintenance
Alberdingk Boley Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution and Logistics, Business Administration
East Carolina University (ECU)