Amgen is one of the world's leading biotechnology companies and is ranked on the Fortune 500.In this role, I direct the full scope of strategic sourcing for the Raw Material Category including Single Use, Filters, Resins, Media, Chemical, Excipients, and Industrial Gas category for the global R&D and Operations organizations. I manage the strategy and day-to-day operations for a matrixed organization driving P&L performance via leadership on the sourcing of materials, cultivation and management of network of more than 140 vendor partners, the negotiation of agreements, and category KPIs. Additionally, I direct project teams in a portfolio of quality, cost, and risk management projects. Key achievements:►Maturing strategic sourcing, delivered value by aligning the procurement vision to our product roadmaps, cultivating key vendor alliances, and improving planning, prioritization, and communications.►Rapidly generating substantial on our total annual spend. To achieve this, I migrated our buy from distributors directly to manufacturers aligned with our strategy and negotiated ongoing cost savings and volume buys.►Successfully mitigating potential supply chain issues due to COVID-19. I facilitated scenario planning and constructed a backup global supplier network, ensuring consistent access to critical ingredients.►Orchestrating a cross-facility Lean project that strengthened buying power through order consolidation, leading a matrixed team of nine site managers to analyze inventory needs, unify buys, and reduce cost of ownership.►Sharpening alignment between manufacturing plans, on-hand inventory, and vendor inventory. We were successful in influencing increases to vendor-held safety stock by sharing our production vision, delivering efficiencies in working capital.►Directing the acquisition of international regulatory approvals, enabling expansion of drug manufacturing in China and other key Asian markets.

Northrop Grumman, a defense technology contractor, designs, develops, builds, and supports advanced products, from cutting-edge aircraft and next-generation spacecraft to cyber security systems and radar platforms.I rotated through an evolving role within the Aerospace division, initially managing the strategic sourcing for Sheet Metals for the E2 and F18 aircraft, then shifting to purchasing the Central Fuselage and Landing Gear for the F35 jet. In this role, I strengthened financial performance and created long-term value via leadership in procurement strategy, vendor selection and administration, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance, and by partnering with program managers and manufacturing teams. Key achievements:►Improving procurement discipline and impact. We reduced baseline costs by integrating strategic sourcing methodologies, strengthening vendor relationships and contracts, and improving planning.►Negotiating a major long-term contract with a Turkish supplier for F35 program, successfully aligning with our vendors to close the deal with favorable cost structures.►Saving millions of dollars on Landing Gear and other contracts. I constructed, negotiated, and signed creative contracts driving efficiencies through the front-loading of the supply chain and via ongoing investments in vendor productivity.►Achieving best-in-class on-time delivery rates by partnering with our vendors to identify gaps, resolve legacy issues, streamline payment and delivery cycles, and increase accountability.

Q Swimwear is a boutique designer and distributor of performance swimwear.I directed regional sales, marketing, and business development, stimulating demand and influencing sales via lead generation and conversion, client engagement, strategic account management, and consultative services. Additionally, I provided input on product roadmaps and industry trends.