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SUMMARY: * Global and enterprise Strategic Sourcing Management, Procurement, Supply Chain and Project Management experience in a variety of industries (Publishing, International Restaurants, Consulting, Food Manufacturing, Health Insurance and Finance.) * Highly skilled in continuous cost reduction, service level optimization, negotiations, contract management, category strategy, spend analysis and supplier management. * Demonstrated success managing sourcing solutions and projects, with Time Inc, McDonald's Corporation, Accenture, Health Care Service Corporation (Blue Cross/ Blue Shield), Sara Lee (Hillshire Brands), Discover Financial Services and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. * Sourcing and Procurement strategy development for products/services. Analyze, assess, develop and maintain supplier relationships and contracts providing cost optimization, enhanced quality, process improvements, inventory turn improvement and excellent customer service. BUSINESS SOLUTIONS * Full knowledge and successful application of 7 step strategic sourcing process providing multi million $ savings and service level enhancements. * Effectively build and manage internal customer relationships. Exert persuasion where needed * Provide comprehensive market and industry analysis, category segmentation, and benchmarking * Effectively lead and collaborate with cross- functional teams delivering statement of work, RFX document's, supplier selection, negotiation's strategy, service levels and contract * Excel in negotiating strategy and leading negotiations to achieve robust cost savings, and value engineering. * Fulfill contract review and execution in building new contracts, negotiating renewals, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and finance/treasury considerations. * Effective problem solving skills. * Passion for Customer Service and effective solutions.
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