Chrysler ’s purchasing department probably isn’t the most comfortable place in Detroit right now with several suppliers demanding Cash on Delivery, and things will likely get worse before they get any better. Earlier on Friday Chrysler purchasing chief John Campi announced that he would be leaving the company.
Although the day after the Big Three bailout failed to pass the Senate seems like a pretty good time to retire to us, Campi says his decision to leave is based on health issues and not the current state of the Michigan automaker.
According to Automotive News, Scott Garberding, 44, will take over Campi’s position immediately. Garberding has been with Chrysler since 1996 and most recent served as vice president of global alliance operations.
Campi, 64, joined Chrysler last January and served with Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli at Home Depot prior to coming to the automaker. Immediately after joining Chrysler Campi pushed for greater collaboration with suppliers and the purchase of more parts from lost-cost regions, but wound up with more supplier lawsuits than alliances.
