Description
Manufacturing Accomplished Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in supply management, quality and cost control. Adept at identifying and correcting process gaps. Proven ability to develop and motivate staff and oversee multi-million dollar projects. Influential and persuasive with the ability to build trust, rapport and profitable partnerships. Implements strategic sourcing and inventory management processes ensuring corporate growth. Known for organizing low-cost, high-impact solutions and leveraging relationships to not only drive market share and profit growth, but also solidify supplier loyalty and retention. Engaging leader able to build high performance teams in diverse environments. Areas of Expertise Material Management - Strategic Planning – Capacity Planning – Inventory Management – Logistics – Procurement & Purchasing – Vendor Relations – Cost Reduction– Process Improvement – Demand Planning – Scheduling – Strategic Sourcing –Lean