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SUMMARY Highly creative and driven Procurement professional with over 15-years' experience of executing best in class purchasing practices, management of complex subcontracts, lean implementation and new product introductions (NPI) that exceed organizational requirements. These accomplishments were achieved by partnering and collaborating with cross-functional teams, internal clients and suppliers, to effectively manage my supply chain to ensure proper quality, quantity, on-time delivery and lowest total costs utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS * Experienced in leading the competitive source selection process as the supply chain / subcontract lead for all facets of coordination and cost negotiations with domestic and international suppliers for $185 million annual procurement budget * Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for establishing and managing relationships with suppliers, coordinating and ensuring efficient and cost-effective purchasing, receipt of goods, and contract closeout * Leveraged supplier innovation capabilities to reduce costs while delivering products and service solutions that addressed unmet customer/consumer needs * Facilitated very successful working relationships across groups with different cultures and backgrounds by demonstrating a proven expertise in supply chain management and developing communication channels utilizing my interpersonal skills * Performed over 80 supplier audits and reviews to develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of vendor organization's abilities - verifying capacity, quality programs, training standards, adequate and proper planning capabilities, as well as the sub-supply base's strengths and weaknesses CAREER SYNOPSIS
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