Jack J. Sexton
Hendersonville
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain leader recognized for achieving over $50M in cost savings through strategic supplier consolidations and effective negotiations. Experienced in coaching high-performing teams and implementing best practices across multiple regions to optimize procurement efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect Manufacturing
Bridgestone Americas
Nashville
05.2024 - Current
- Managed and developed team of 25 (23 FTEs and 2 Contractors) across US, Canada, and Mexico, overseeing $500M in spend to ensure continuous operations of tire manufacturing facilities.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to share best practices and enhance collaboration, fostering teammate development.
- Tire Operations - Nashville, TN
Senior Procurement Manager
Bridgestone Americas
Nashville
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Achieved over $50M in savings through supplier consolidations, strategic sourcing activities, and effective negotiations.
- Managed, coached, and developed team of 8 and 1 intern, overseeing $750M spend on automotive parts and services for 2250 company-owned complete auto care facilities.
- Retail Operations - Nashville, TN
Senior Procurement Manager
Blue Bird Corporation
Ft. Valley
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed, coached, and developed team of 3 handling $280M spend, representing 40% of total corporate spend.
- Led reorganization of Procurement team of 12 to align talent and spending with company goals.
- Developed a cost optimization strategy to deliver over $10M in savings over three years.
- Developed contingency supply base covering 20% of spend profile to mitigate risk and ensure supply continuity.
- Regular strategic reviews, program status and execution with CEO, COO, SVP of Engineering & Product Planning.
Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Richland
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed procurement and sourcing for four domestic manufacturing locations (OH, ME, IN, MI) and one international location in Wuxi, China, overseeing $150M in spend.
- Developed strategic plan for direct reports to execute long-term agreements with top 25% strategic suppliers, incorporating favorable payment terms, stocking agreements, and fixed pricing.
- Led team collaboration with suppliers and engineers to develop and implement continuous improvement programs targeting quality, delivery, and service enhancements.
- Developed Best Cost Country Sourcing strategy, primarily in China including identifying, qualifying, and development in order to support the Global supply of products.
- Supervised five direct reports and one college co-op intern
- Corporate liaison with Universities with Supply Chain degrees to recruit talent into corporate development Co-Op program.
- Pneumatics Division North America - Richland, MI
Senior Supply Manager
Navistar, Inc.
Lisle
04.2009 - 06.2016
- Negotiated master supply agreements delivering improvements in payment terms, annual cost savings, warranty recovery, commodity adjustments, and logistics delivering over $75M in savings over six years.
- Managed sourcing and procurement activities for highly engineered, safety critical components across North America, global truck, and service parts operations.
- Led cross-functional category management teams in purchasing, engineering, marketing, quality, and aftermarket to develop and execute 5-year product strategy plans.
- Expertise in negotiating with supplier executives focused on collaborative cost reductions and product planning.
Supply Chain Manager
Motor Coach Industries
Schaumburg
07.2005 - 04.2009
Education
Supply Chain Leadership Program -
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
East Lansing, MIBachelor of Arts - Business - Marketing
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Effective leadership
- Risk management
- Spend analysis
- Project management
- Multi-tasking efficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Contract negotiation
- Deadline orientation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Organizational skills
- Global sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Global procurement
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager - Indirect Manufacturing
Bridgestone Americas
05.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
Bridgestone Americas
02.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Procurement Manager
Blue Bird Corporation
07.2019 - 02.2021
Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager
Parker Hannifin Corporation
05.2016 - 07.2019
Senior Supply Manager
Navistar, Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2016
Supply Chain Manager
Motor Coach Industries
07.2005 - 04.2009
Supply Chain Leadership Program -
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Business - Marketing
Northeastern Illinois University