Andrew Hudik
About Andrew Hudik
Andrew Hudik is the Director of Procurement at Aurora Solar in San Francisco, California, with a background in strategic sourcing and procurement management.
Company
Andrew Hudik currently works at Aurora Solar as the Director of Procurement. Aurora Solar is located in San Francisco, California, United States. At Aurora Solar, Andrew has made significant contributions to the company’s procurement strategies, including establishing the company's first procurement policy and creating an in-house procurement tool.
Title
Andrew Hudik holds the position of Director of Procurement at Aurora Solar. His role is pivotal in shaping and implementing procurement processes, policies, and strategies to align with the company's overall goals.
Previous Employment
Before joining Aurora Solar, Andrew Hudik worked at Discover Financial Services as a Strategic Sourcing Category Lead for 10 years, from 2013 to 2023, in Riverwoods, IL. Prior to that, he was the Assistant Manager of Procurement at Kohl's Department Stores for 6 years, from 2007 to 2013. He also worked as a Technical Staffing Supervisor at Technical Solutions Inc. for 6 years, from 2001 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Hudik studied at the College of DuPage, where he gained foundational knowledge that has supported his extensive career in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Procurement Achievements at Aurora Solar
During his tenure at Aurora Solar, Andrew Hudik established the company's first procurement policy and 'procurement philosophy.' He built an in-house procurement tool and centralized the process for requesting purchases. His initiatives minimized financial, operational, legal, and compliance risks and drove awareness of procurement processes through internal training. He negotiated strategic agreements with vendors, resulting in $2.4MM in savings, reduced the procurement life cycle from 74 days to 34 days, and built relationships with over 110 suppliers. Moreover, he established the first enterprise agreements with four of Aurora Solar's largest suppliers, including AWS.