Kazumori Haruna
About Kazumori Haruna
Kazumori Haruna is a Procurement Process Analyst at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has experience in product design and procurement processes.
Work at Navistar
Kazumori Haruna has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2011, holding two positions: Product Design Engineer and Procurement Process Analyst. As a Product Design Engineer, he has contributed to various engineering projects for over 13 years. In his role as Procurement Process Analyst, which he has held since 2013, he has focused on enhancing procurement processes and strategic sourcing initiatives. His responsibilities include executing training sessions on RFQ analysis and spend analysis, as well as developing tools for commodity management teams.
Education and Expertise
Kazumori Haruna earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also attended Università di Pisa in 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his roles at Navistar. His expertise includes procurement processes, spend analysis, and product design.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Kazumori Haruna gained experience through internships and roles in various organizations. He interned at Crowe Horwath LLP in 2008, focusing on IT audit for two months. He also worked as a Quality Specialist at Fica America Corp from 2010 to 2011 and interned in product design at International Truck and Engine in 2007. These positions contributed to his professional development in engineering and procurement.
Achievements
Kazumori Haruna has implemented several significant tools and initiatives at Navistar. He developed a Vendor RFQ analysis tool that has identified over $1 million in savings opportunities. Additionally, he created a Total Cost of Ownership data input guide to improve collaboration among procurement, supply chain, and finance teams. He has also executed training sessions on various topics related to procurement and sourcing, enhancing the skills of his colleagues.