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Jimmie Pater III

@jimmiepateriii

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Senior indirect sourcing manager driving cost savings through strategic procurement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a leadership role in procurement or supply chain where I can run strategic sourcing, improve inventory performance with MRP/ERP, and deliver cost savings through lean practices, strong supplier partnerships, and continuous process improvement.

I’m a results-driven sourcing and supply chain leader with a focus on procurement, inventory optimization, and supplier strategy across multi-site manufacturing environments. I manage $40M+ annual spend by building sourcing plans that support new product development and capital equipment needs.

At Serta Simmons Bedding, I lead senior indirect sourcing efforts and deliver measurable impact through lean sourcing and cross-functional execution. I’ve driven $2M+ year-over-year cost savings, improved supplier responsiveness with monthly demand forecasts, and optimized rental pallet program costs. I also analyze network inventory and implement vendor ordering controls to improve operational efficiency.

Earlier roles strengthened my end-to-end ownership of planning and performance. As a Materials Manager, I optimized MRP parameters to improve inventory turns by 30%+ and reduce excess stock ($750K+), while managing $6M+ in annual inventory spend and leading cycle count and inventory accuracy initiatives. As a Commodity Manager and Purchasing Manager, I supported ERP-driven inventory planning, vendor-managed ordering, supplier compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 13485), CAPA/CORRECTIVE action processes, and cost reduction programs.

I bring a forecasting- and data-driven mindset, with deep strengths in forecasting, MRP/ERP management, vendor negotiation, and continuous improvement. I’m comfortable partnering with engineering, QA, sales, and plant teams to turn supplier and inventory signals into tighter execution and better outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Indirect Sourcing Manager

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Serta Simmons Bedding

Sep 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Managed $40M+ annual spend across indirect sourcing categories and led vendor relationships across corporate and multi-site plant operations. Delivered $2M+ year-over-year cost savings through lean sourcing and improved supplier responsiveness by implementing monthly demand forecasts; also optimized rental pallet program costs.

Indirect Procurement Strategic Sourcing Lean Purchasing Cost Optimization Demand Forecasting Supplier Performance Management Rental Program Optimization Inventory Control

Commodity Manager

GT Midwest

Feb 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 7 months)

Led enterprise-wide, ERP-driven inventory planning across multi-site operations, optimizing network inventory with vendor-managed ordering controls. Supported SCAR/corrective actions, developed supplier partnerships for product launches, ensured ISO 9001 compliance, and managed $15M+ annual inventory spend.

Commodity Management ISO 9001 Forecasting SCAR CAPA Support Cross functional Leadership Inventory Optimization

Purchasing Manager

Hans Rudolph Inc.

Dec 2010 - Feb 2015 (4 years 2 months)

Negotiated supplier pricing, contracts, and tooling agreements while developing strategic suppliers for new products and product lines. Owned ERP-driven inventory replenishment and blanket order optimization, led cycle count and inventory accuracy initiatives, and supported CAPA/RAN and nonconformance resolution while managing $4M+ annual inventory spend.

Contract Management Blanket Orders Cycle Counts

Marketing Specialist & Buyer

Systems Material Handling Company

Jun 2008 - Nov 2010 (2 years 5 months)

Developed and implemented marketing campaigns while supporting customer e-commerce/help desk operations and preparing reporting and spreadsheet-based analyses. Executed R&D sourcing strategies, negotiated supplier agreements (including exclusive contracts), managed ERP-driven replenishment and incoming supply chain/inventory controls, ensured ISO 9001 compliance, and managed $20M+ annual inventory

R&D Sourcing ERP Driven Inventory Replenishment Incoming Supply Chain Control Inventory Planning Forecasting ISO 9001 Marketing Support