Frayne Ronkowski
About Frayne Ronkowski
Frayne Ronkowski serves as the Director (Head) of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing for North America at Arc, where he has developed key strategic plans to enhance procurement processes. With a background in operations management and a history of significant cost reductions, he has held various leadership roles in the procurement field across multiple organizations.
Work at Arc
Frayne Ronkowski has served as the Director (Head) of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing for North America at Arc since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing strategic plans aimed at enhancing procurement processes. He created the 'Procurement 20|20 - A Clear Focus on the Future' plan to improve North American procurement. Additionally, he is currently working on the 'Procurement 2024 - Partners in Procurement' three-year strategic plan, which aims to integrate previous successes into the company's culture. Under his leadership, he achieved a reduction of total raw material costs by 15% in his first year.
Education and Expertise
Frayne Ronkowski holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Engineering with a focus on Operations Management from Drexel University, which he attended from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Villanova University between 1999 and 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Background
Frayne Ronkowski began his career in supply chain management at PSEG, where he worked as Manager of Supply & Technical Support from 1998 to 2008. He then transitioned to American Water, serving as Director of Category Purchasing & SRM from 2013 to 2016. Before joining Arc, he held the position of Operations Director for Global Program Management at Holtec International from 2008 to 2013. His diverse experience across multiple industries has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of procurement and strategic sourcing.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Frayne Ronkowski has led significant initiatives aimed at improving procurement processes. At Holtec International, he successfully implemented Opentext Vendor Invoice Management software, which automated the Procure-to-Pay process. He was also a steering committee member for the implementation of the SAP IBP production forecasting tool in the supply chain. Additionally, he co-led the construction of a new America's Headquarters and Innovation Center in the food ingredient manufacturing and distribution sector, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale projects.
Professional Contributions
Frayne Ronkowski has made notable contributions to organizational governance by being nominated as a member of HR’s 401K Investment Committee by the CEO and CHRO. His involvement in this committee contributed to the addition of a Roth 401K post-tax option, reflecting his commitment to enhancing employee benefits and financial planning within the organization.