Chris Downs Email & Phone Number

As Director, Supply Chain Sourcing at Wiley, I leverage my 20+ years of experience in strategic sourcing to support the business in making optimal procurement decisions, helping to ensure our supplier partners add as much value as possible for our business. I hold the CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.My core competencies include contract negotiation, category management, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management, as well as team management. I work with print and supply chain suppliers globally, and in addition provide regional support for indirect sourcing requirements including corporate and facilities. I participate in RFPs, conduct contract and price negotiations, recommend and implement sourcing strategies, and help the business to monitor and maintain vendor performance. My goal is to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of print and digital media products and services to meet Wiley's objectives and standards.

Listed skills include Publishing, Content Management, Online Publishing, Academic Publishing, and 25 others.