United Components is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of filtration products, engine management systems, driveline components and lighting systems
Global Procurement
Global Procurement Organizational Team:
  • Mary E. Blair
    Vice President, Global Procurement -
    United Components, Inc.

  • Connie McKinney
    Sr. Commodity Manager -
    Champion Labs

  • Tim Schoenborn
    Procurement Manager -
    Airtex Products

  • Terry Zuehlke
    Materials Manager -
    Wells Manufacturing Corp.

  • Eric Mospens
    Vice President of Purchasing and Planning -
    ASC Industries

  • Lloyd Shi
    General Manager, Asia Procurement -
    United Components - Beijing, China

Supply Base Expectations:

Quality Zero PPM; Zero Rejects on Sample Submissions and Perfect PPAP’s
Cost World Class Lowest Cost (Productivity Improvement year over the year)
Delivery 100% on Time, Every Time – JIT, Lean Manufacturing, Flexible Operations
Development Technology Sharing and Reduced Time to Market of New Developments
Management Committed to Customer Satisfaction and Wisely Reinvests Funds into the Business, Effective Training Programs; ISO/QS9000 Certified (TS-16949 Certified by Dec. 2006)

We Need From Suppliers:
  • To Reduce Total Acquisition Costs
  • To Improve Processes (C.I.)
  • To Eliminate Waste (Add Value)
  • To Improve Flexibility
  • To Understand Each Other’s Needs
  • To Have a Sense of Urgency

Our Suppliers Must Become:

  • Faster & Leaner
  • More Competitive
  • Global
  • A Competitive Weapon
  • Driven by Technology and Innovation


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