Description
SUMMARY A highly experienced and successful certified purchasing manager with a passion for excellence. Strategic vision and thinking. Proven expertise in sourcing, purchasing, cost reduction, negotiations, materials management, strategic supply chain management, supplier selection, and manufacturing. Direct experience managing a category of production and/or non-production expenditures in a global purchasing network. Innovative, proactive, and motivated with a focus on continuous improvement. Successfully manages and resolves complex material supply/service crisis situations. Leverages strong project planning and management skills with a drive to meet deadlines. Draws upon extensive knowledge of contractual law for external supply and development agreements, securing beneficial terms and ensuring the lasting success of an organization.