Category Manager, Procurement
Current●Develops and implements short and long term Procurement strategies that incorporate contracts, Procurement tools and supplier management techniques●Partners with key stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization to identify opportunities, aggregate and standardize goods and services as required to leverage Procurement power and optimize working capital ●Leads major procurement projects, developing the strategy for sourcing, supplier selection, Total Cost of Ownership evaluation, Return on Investment, cost negotiation and contract language negotiation●Builds and maintains positive business relationships with suppliers and stakeholders