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Professional Summary Highly motivated Supply Chain Professional with a proven track record, offering a positive contribution to top line growth and profitability utilizing an approach that leverages all aspects of the business. Skilled in driving cost and operational supply chain efficiencies through Supplier Management, Procurement procedures, Supplier Negotiations, New Supplier on boarding and collaborative team oriented Project Management. Knowledgeable in product life cycle management, domestic and offshore logistics, total cost of ownership and LEAN concepts. Career and Accomplishments Strategic Sourcing Manager - Kodak Alaris, Rochester NY (Contract) 2016 - 2017 * Identified and Completed 4 cost reduction/avoidance initiatives for over $300K in savings. * Spearheaded 4 process improvement initiatives, primarily around A.P. to better manage suppliers threatening credit holds. * Completed 6 legal documents. Agreements, Lease extensions, Lease terminations formalizing legal relationships or mitigating financial obligations. Director of Strategic Sourcing - VWR International, LLC Radnor PA 2013 - 2016 Responsible for supporting the Life Science Business Development Team, Category Management team and the Canadian VP of Marketing in numerous aspects of supplier management. * Enhanced the Supplier/VWR relationship and profitability through new and existing supplier contract negotiations, pricing negotiations, price discrepancy remediation, A.P. reconciliation & rebate program implementation and collection. * Supported and managed the business relationship for approximately 700 suppliers representing over $200MM in annual COGS and $480K in rebate dollars. * Negotiated 81 new supplier agreements over the 3.5-year period representing over $50MM in anticipated revenue and $35K in rebates to completion utilizing a creative and collaborative style. * Developed and implemented tools to expedite and facilitate the negotiation and onboarding process for new suppliers allowing the business to more quickly vet a prospective new supplier while building the supplier's knowledge of the VWR on boarding process. * Worked with existing suppliers to achieve over $200K in annual COGS cost concessions. * Scored above average in all competency categories during a "360 Feedback" review. Accomplishments Strategic Sourcing Manager - Kodak Alaris, Rochester NY (Contract) 2016 - 2017 * Identified and Completed 4 cost reduction/avoidance initiatives for over $300K in savings. * Spearheaded 4 process improvement initiatives, primarily around A.P. to better manage suppliers threatening credit holds. * Completed 6 legal documents. Agreements, Lease extensions, Lease terminations formalizing legal relationships or mitigating financial obligations. Director of Strategic Sourcing - VWR International, LLC Radnor PA 2013 - 2016 Responsible for supporting the Life Science Business Development Team, Category Management team and the Canadian VP of Marketing in numerous aspects of supplier management. * Enhanced the Supplier/VWR relationship and profitability through new and existing supplier contract negotiations, pricing negotiations, price discrepancy remediation, A.P. reconciliation & rebate program implementation and collection. * Supported and managed the business relationship for approximately 700 suppliers representing over $200MM in annual COGS and $480K in rebate dollars. * Negotiated 81 new supplier agreements over the 3.5-year period representing over $50MM in anticipated revenue and $35K in rebates to completion utilizing a creative and collaborative style. * Developed and implemented tools to expedite and facilitate the negotiation and onboarding process for new suppliers allowing the business to more quickly vet a prospective new supplier while building the supplier's knowledge of the VWR on boarding process. * Worked with existing suppliers to achieve over $200K in annual COGS cost concessions. * Scored above average in all competency categories during a "360 Feedback" review. Led numerous departmental and ad-hoc teams utilizing a collaborative approach empowering individuals and building consensus. * Consistently recognized for a creative and effective negotiation style. *
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