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Seeking next opportunity to utilize extensive experience leading a global team delivering cost savings and value through the strategic sourcing of direct raw materials, engineered components, indirect materials/services, New Product Development Purchasing, Supplier Quality & Development. I have partnered with R&D, Quality, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Legal and other key stakeholders to lead and communicate strategic planning initiatives, strategic sourcing and category strategies. I have re-engineered business processes, wrote policies, procedures while implementing best practices and driving compliance to policy. I have provided strategic direction and developed capable sources of global supply for a wide array of raw materials, direct components, capital equipment, indirect products, and services. I have been successful in initiating and leading projects meeting cost, quality, and availability targets; also developing, negotiating, and managing performance-based supply contracts; optimizing inventory and logistics; implementing supplier relations programs and supplier communication/electronic commerce tools. I am an excellent communicator that has provided proven leadership, direction, coaching, and development to a global Purchasing staff to improve engagement, performance and achieve desired results.
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