Robert Cahill, MBA
About Robert Cahill, MBA
Robert Cahill, MBA, is a Commodity Manager at Fluke Corporation in Everett, Washington, with a background in risk management and procurement from his previous roles at Boeing and Starbucks.
Current Role at Fluke Corporation
Robert Cahill serves as a Commodity Manager at Fluke Corporation, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on supplier management and procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and enhance operational efficiency. His responsibilities include designing and leading sourcing workshops aimed at improving the procurement process and identifying new savings opportunities.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Prior to his current role, Robert Cahill worked at Boeing in various capacities. He served as a Risk & Compliance Audit Manager for five months in 2018, followed by a role as Program Manager for SAP Implementation from 2018 to 2019. He continued at Boeing as Program Manager for Ethics Operations from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Boeing included responsibilities in procurement and compliance, contributing to significant operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
Robert Cahill earned his MBA from the University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics, completing his studies from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management from the same institution, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Contributions to Cost Savings and Supplier Management
In his professional roles, Robert Cahill has made notable contributions to cost savings and supplier management. He successfully increased cost savings by $250,000 through effective supplier selection and negotiation. Additionally, he achieved an extension of supplier payment terms from net 30 to net 90, which improved cash management for the organization. He also developed supplier KPI scorecards to assist stakeholders in identifying non-performing suppliers.
Early Career at Starbucks
Robert Cahill briefly worked at Starbucks in 2021 as an SAP Ariba Supplier Enablement specialist. His role lasted for two months and involved enhancing supplier engagement through the SAP Ariba platform. This position contributed to his overall experience in procurement and supplier management.