Matthew Bloch

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About Matthew Bloch

Lead collaborative multi-plant, cross-functional commodity team to analyze spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage the supply base within the raw material commodity strategy. •Monitor current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/ capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges to best support Vought Aircraft for future raw material needs •Guided the selection, development, and management of Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals. • Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration. • Develop, implement and manage proposal activities. •Lead negotiation and completion of contracts with preferred suppliers to maximize benefits across the Triumph Group and its other sites within the Triumph Aerostructures- Vought Aircraft Division. •Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and category team members. •Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans. •Implement Corporate & Divisional initiatives to meet desired business goals/objectives.