Twenty plus years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing/supply chain, product design, manufacturing, and quality engineering supporting the U.S. and international markets including Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Consistently successful in developing and implementing strategic procurement strategies to support global manufacturing footprints and Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing opportunities. Influential and persuasive with the ability to foster and build trust, rapport, and successful partnerships worldwide. M.B.A. Finance; M.S. Chem Engineering; B.S. ChemistryCore Competencies:Global Supply Chain ManagementGlobal Commodity / Supplier Development & ImplementationGlobal Sourcing Strategies; Development & Implementation Strategic Business Planning & Integration Contract Development & NegotiationCost Improvement Planning & Implementation Supplier Risk ManagementCommodity HedgingChange Management Six-Sigma Green BeltLeadership, Team Building & Performance Improvement
Listed skills include Automotive, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, and 17 others.