Ray has over 25 years of industry experience in procurement, manufacturing operations and logistics / distribution. His focus has been on sourcing and procurement methodologies and logistics network planning. Ray has led procurement teams at global automotive OEMs and has been responsible for $1B+ in purchased components for multisite operations in US, Canada, and Mexico. Ray places a strong emphasis on working with cross-functional teams to reduce landed costs and improve supply continuity. Ray’s efforts have had a positive impact in significantly lowering total cost, improving supplier quality, and improving productivity across the board.