Extensive experience as a purchasing professional with demonstrated growth and success in materials management for organizations ranging from privately owned domestic companies to international Fortune 500 corporations. Industry background includes manufacturing (nitrogen fertilizer, sugar and chemicals), hazardous waste services, heavy onshore/offshore construction, commercial diving, agriculture and power generation. Expertise in: procurement process (bidding, supplier selection, order placement, contracting, traffic and expediting), developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures, purchasing initiatives, facilitating interdepartmental cooperation, implementation of asset management purchasing modules, inventory control, import/export of materials and equipment, disposal of used/surplus materials and equipment, multi-plant contracting, logistics planning.