1. THOMAS A. ELEINKO, CPIM, CSCP
3911 Harrowsfield Rd. (586) 604-5217
Sylvania, OH 43560 T1Eleinko@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Buyer with a focus in Supply Chain Management & proven experience in the Medical, Automotive,
Aerospace & Defense industries procuring materials from components to finished goods. Recognized as a trusted
liaison between suppliers & engineers to negotiate cost savings. Strong communication, analytical & problem solving
skills. Attention to detail, ability to learn quickly & to work well independently or with teams.
EDUCATION
MBA Bowling Green State University, College of Business – Bowling Green, OH
Cirriculum: Professional Masters of Business Administration 08/2015 – Present
Current G.P.A. – 3.5
BBA Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business - Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Integrated Supply Matrix Management (e.g., Purchasing, Operations, and Logistics)
Minor: Marketing, General Business
Dean’s List: Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Fall 2004
Sigma Phi Omega Professional Business Fraternity
Sales and Business Marketing Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HELLA CORPORATION – Plymouth, Michigan 03/2015 – Present
A globally positioned independent company with 100 years of history. Develop and manufacture lighting technology and electronics
products for the automotive industry, and have one of the world's largest aftermarket organizations for vehicle parts and
accessories.
PROGRAM BUYER
Minimize total cost of ownership on assigned programs, prepare confidentiality agreements, develop contracts as well
as letters of intent, implement sourcing strategies, lead technical, feasibility, and risk assessment meetings.
• Orchestrated cost savings project forecasted to save $6.5M over seven years.
o Evaluated a BOM to look for ways to improve ROI on project.
o Found potential for savings on an indirect material.
o Researched and investigated approved distributors in Mexico.
o Constructed a forecast for all programs using the material and had suppliers quote.
o Executed a consignment agreement with preferred supplier.
o Cost savings resulted in increased ROI across seven current and new programs.
• Led a team of four Sr. Buyers in an effort to revise, update, and develop a Program Purchasing Buyer Manual.
o Worked with manager to define goals for the project.
o Held a kickoff meeting with the team to communicate goals and timelines.
o Work weekly with team members to keep project on track.
o Submitted completed project to management by given deadline.
• Collaborated with Materials Manager to standardize a part transfer process for the purchasing team.
• Tasked with two key high visibility projects within first three months of employment.
• Introduced new inventory management concept to team to aid in managing supply and demand during pre-production trials.
• Worked to investigate and develop a new North American supply base for Key Fob components.
JAC PRODUCTS – Saline, Michigan 09/2013 – 03/2015
Founded in 1967, JAC Products, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of original equipment roof racks and other auto body
trim, supplying vehicles worldwide.
SENIOR BUYER
Responsible for Quoting, Negotiating, and Sourcing $30M of Commodity spend annually. Manage supplier
relationships to hit program cost targets and timelines.
• Implemented a $600K annual cost savings by transferring business from one supplier to another.
o Recognized open capacity and capabilities at a supplier during a Business Review.
o Had supplier quote current production parts. Quotes were 60% less than current supplier pricing.
o Worked with Engineering, Sales, and Managers to begin the transfer process.
o New supplier estimated to begin production in April 2015.
• Created competition within the Die Casting and Die Cut Foam supply base suppliers to drive down costs on new launches.
o Found new suppliers and obtained competitive quotes.

2. o Required suppliers to submit cost breakdowns to be able to compare quotations in detail.
o Will realize an annual savings of $80k per year by sourcing to a new supplier vs incumbent.
• Drafted a Supplier Business Review template to aid in strengthening key supplier relationships.
o Conducted a Formal Business Review with a key supplier.
o The Business Review conducted was well received by my manager’s and was used in a customer audit.
o The CEO reviewed my business review and is giving direction to have it turned into a controlled procedure.
• Managed the transfer of $5M of expendable corrugated packaging from 15 different suppliers to 2 strategic suppliers. The
effort will save $300K annually.
TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS – Ann Arbor, Michigan 07/2010 – 09/2013
Premier manufacturer of medical devices focused on cardiac and vascular specialties, hospital products, and home health care.
SENIOR PLANNER/BUYER STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible for development of reasonable and attainable forecasts for $60M in annual spend of distributed and
contract manufactured products. Arrange the orderly delivery of products to support the sales plan and forecasts while
keeping the inventory investment and freight costs within defined goals.
• Challenged with an initiative to reduce my overall inventory and continue to maintain fill rates over 99%
o Analyzed on hand inventory and examined trends in demand to determine an net reduction goal of $1M by the end of
FY11
o Communicated with leaders in Marketing to mitigate any sharp fluctuations in demand propagated by the addition of
new customers, new part introductions, and any promotions that may be in place to bolster sales before the end of
FY11
o Created conservative 6 month forecasts on a monthly basis for 3 months for each of my 7 major suppliers
o Overall results were a reduction of $850K by the end of FY11, and an additional $850K by the end of the first month of
FY12. Fill rates stayed over 99% while inventory went down $1.7M for a net reduction of 16% in inventory
• Named the team lead after 3 months in the role. Responsible to manage the team when our manager is out.
• Dubbed “Inventory Champion” for my team. Responsible for reporting on all team members inventories.
PRODUCTION PLANNER/BUYER 07/2010 – 12/2011
Manage orderly delivery of raw materials to support the production plan while keeping the inventory investment within
defined goals. Consider incoming orders, current inventory, current productions schedule, and production capacity to
create the production schedule.
• Identified and initiated a way to save three hours a week by developing reports generated from MRP to action expedite and
order messages more effectively.
• Taken on role of production planning for the machine shop, printed circuit boards, and cable assemblies, in addition to current
purchasing responsibilities.
• Wrote work instructions for the Materials Management Team to facilitate a standardized Supplier Notification of Change
process.
MALIBU TECHNOLOGIES – Chesterfield, Michigan 02/2010 – 07/2010
Contract engineering, design & mfg company providing customers with rapid prototyping and design capabilities.
BUYER
Responsible for procuring all production & MRO materials needed to meet production requirements. Accountable for
$1.2M Annual spend. Work closely with Accounting to manage cash flow. Worked with IT to configure a shortage
report to fit needs of purchasing department
• Cultivate working relationships with new suppliers, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Prepare quotes for new customer BOM’s and communicate pricing and lead time issues to sales. Process includes
researching all material availability, pricing and lead times
HONEYWELL, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - Toledo, Ohio 08/2007 – 01/2009
Leading automotive supplier of products to enhance vehicle performance, efficiency, and appearance through state-of-the-art
technologies, world-class brands, and global solutions.
NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION BUYER
Accountable for a $13M spend on automotive filtration & ignition finished goods, components & packaging.
Responsibilities included overseeing all supply base functions involved in the introduction of new products into the
marketplace with major customers like Wal-Mart, Autozone, and Canadian Tire.
• Realized & identified the potential for a substantial annualized cost-savings opportunity by finding a functional design, around
models developed by another supplier on patented OE filters.
o Created a cost analysis spreadsheet & presented it to upper management & legal team. Arranged an in-house
meeting w/both engineering teams & implemented cost savings projects into company’s project management system.
o Strategically executed a cost-savings project resulting in a $200,000 yearly savings.

3. • Negotiated and sourced over 300 new SKUs into the FRAM & Autolite product lines working with the cross-functional new
product introduction team made up of engineering, marketing, operations, and supply chain.
• Successfully completed addition of 200 new SKUs.
• Received a BRAVO Peer Award for productivity on an important project that dealt w/fulfilling customer needs.
JABIL CIRCUIT INCORPORATED – St. Petersburg, Florida 05/2006 – 07/2007
Multi-Billion dollar provider of comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to global electronics
and technology companies.
BUYER / PLANNER
Accountable for a $9M annual spend on electronic components such as semi-conductors, diodes, inductors, memory
chips, capacitors, resistors, and all hardware associated with circuit board production.
• Saved in excess of $100,000 through strategic sourcing decisions and negotiations. Worked closely with engineering to
gain approval on more cost effective component substitutions.
• Authorized to purchase senior level commodities within 6-months of hire.
SKILLS / TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS
• SAP and JDE ERP systems
• Baygroup Supplier Negotiation Training
• LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Member of
APICS
Toledo
Chapter
• APICS CPIM Certified
• APICS CSCP Certified
• Sequel Data Warehouse Training