Michael Joseph
About Michael Joseph
Michael Joseph serves as the Site Indirect Procurement Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, bringing over a decade of experience in strategic sourcing across various industries. His background includes roles at UGI Utilities, GSK, and Amtrak, where he developed expertise in contract negotiation and materials management.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Michael Joseph serves as the Site Indirect Procurement Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and operations in the United States. His responsibilities include overseeing indirect procurement processes and ensuring efficient sourcing practices.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Michael held various procurement roles across multiple organizations. He worked at UGI Utilities, Inc. as Principal Leader, Procure to Invoice for one year from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Site Procurement Lead at GSK from 2014 to 2019, and as Lead Contract Administrator at Amtrak for four months in 2019. His experience also includes a role as Director of Materials Management at Good Samaritan Health System in 2009.
Educational Background
Michael Joseph studied at SUNY Oneonta, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics and Finance from 1982 to 1986. He also completed his secondary education at Notre Dame High School in Elmira, NY, from 1978 to 1982. Additionally, he has obtained certification in Supply Chain Management from the Institute for Supply Management, achieving the Certified Purchasing Manager designation.
Expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Michael possesses advanced proficiency in SAP, Ariba P2P, and JD Edwards ERP platforms. He has over a decade of experience in strategic sourcing across various industries, including biotechnology-pharmaceutical and healthcare. His expertise includes negotiating contract agreements in diverse spend categories, such as CAPEX and industrial components, as well as specializing in Just-In-Time (JIT) and Kanban methodologies.
Career in Materials Management
Throughout his career, Michael has gained extensive experience in materials management. He has worked in roles that involved MRP, demand and capacity planning, and inventory control. His previous positions include Senior Buyer at MAHLE from 2012 to 2014 and Materials Manager at Taylor for six months in 2010.