1. MICHAEL D NORRIS
4011 East Walnut Ridge Rd  Brookston, IN 47923  (765) 337-0520  mdnorris293@yahoo.com
E X P E R I E N C E D P U R C H A S I N G P R O F E S S I O N A L -
V E T E R A N
I am a senior Purchasing & Supply Chain professional with additional experience in Sales & Automotive OEM. I
have proven skills in procurement and contracting of direct materials, parts, indirect goods and services, capital
equipment and projects I have strong organization, leadership & communication skills and 3 ½ years supervising
purchasing staff associates. I am a Veteran U.S. Marine and Army National Guard Officer.
KEY SKILLS
 Purchasing
 Cost Reduction
 Negotiation
 Procurement
 Capital Projects
 Organization
 Supply Chain
 Contracting
 Leadership
EXPERIENCE & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION - Lafayette, IN
Senior Buyer 2015 - 2016
 Utilized SAP and other systems to purchase over 9000 indirect part numbered items including all Welding
equipment and materials, all power and hand tools, and industrial MRO supplies for multiple plants.
 Negotiated, contracted and managed purchasing for over 50 capital projects in less than 12 months’ worth over
$25M (largest being $1.5M plant expansion). Stayed on schedule and under budget.
 Contracted for services including mail, snow/mow, floor cleaning, fuel, welding and mechanical.
 Resourced site support equipment (fork trucks, scissor lifts, cranes, and various material handling) rental contract
saving over $100k per year with newer equipment and improved service and equipment management.
 Saved over target of $75k in additional costs in first 7 months of 2016.
SUBARU OF INDIANA AUTOMOTIVE - Lafayette, IN
Purchasing Specialist 2003 - 2015
 Successfully managed annual spends up to $200M while exceeding targets of cost, quality, and delivery.
 Specialized in procurement of Fuel Tanks/Systems, Exhaust, Glass, Tire, Rubber, Aluminum Wheels, Forgings,
Castings, Brake parts, Seat belts, Airbags, Plastic & Metal trim parts, and Fluids & Sealants.
 Conducted supplier audits and continuous improvement meetings.
 Influenced development of strategic supplier selection for new models.
 Assisted management with training and development of new Buyers.
 Directly supervised two Professional Staff Buyers for six months.
 Achieved over $17 Million in cost reductions over a 12-year period exceeding targets each year.
Buyer 1997 - 2003
 Successfully managed annual spends up to $75M while exceeding targets of cost, quality, and delivery.
 Purchased from up to 30 suppliers covering interior and exterior trim, glass, suspension, and safety vital parts.
 Conducted supplier audits and continuous improvement meetings.
 Lead a Purchasing Improvement Project- established supplier portal for SIA website
 Improved RFQ system and process to streamline evaluation and approvals
 Averaged cost reductions of over 3% per year for 6 years ($4.75M total) exceeding targets each year.
EDUCATION
PURDUE UNIVERSITY - WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 1984-1989
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
 Achieved 3.73 GPA, Dean’s List 3 Semesters
 Minored in Aviation Technology (Flight School)
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
INDIANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD – NORTHERN HALF OF INDIANA 1984-2002
Captain – Brigade Signal Officer

2.  Managed and Lead Telecommunications units across state providing services to over 5000 troops.