Reginald Vincent
About Reginald Vincent
Reginald Vincent is a Senior Procurement Manager at Navistar Inc., where he leads a team of Category Managers and focuses on process improvements in procurement. He has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management, having previously worked at Ford and Caterpillar Inc.
Work at Navistar
Reginald Vincent has been serving as the Senior Procurement Manager at Navistar Inc. since 2019. He is based in Lisle, IL, where he leads a team of four Category Managers focused on strategy execution. Vincent is currently designing process improvements within the Procurement department to enhance operational efficiency and aims to reduce Selling, General and Administrative expenses by 20%. He has also implemented a reverse live auction strategy, which resulted in a 45% cost reduction during a pilot project. Additionally, he leads a Supply Base Optimization project that successfully reduced the number of suppliers from 161 to 50, achieving a 30% cut in logistics costs.
Previous Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Before joining Navistar, Reginald Vincent worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager from 2012 to 2019. During his tenure in the Greater Chicago Area, he focused on strategic sourcing initiatives that contributed to the company's procurement efficiency. His role involved negotiating long-term agreements with suppliers, which played a significant part in securing cost savings and ensuring a stable supply chain.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Reginald Vincent's career includes a position at Ford Motor Company, where he worked in Purchasing - Supplier Technical Assistance from 2004 to 2007 in the Greater Detroit Area. This role provided him with valuable experience in supplier management and technical assistance, contributing to his expertise in procurement strategies.
Educational Background
Reginald Vincent has a strong academic background with multiple degrees. He earned a PhD from the University of Sunderland, studying from 1995 to 1996. He also holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems from the University of Nottingham, completed between 1994 and 1995. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. Earlier in his education, he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Production from PSG College of Technology, attending from 1989 to 1993.