Procurement Manager with extensive experience in establishing, managing Supply Chain procurement and commercial activities and team leadershipProven capabilities and responsibility for commercial, business and worldwide contract manufacturing management. Contracted over $400M per project. Proven skill in optimizing cost structure and effective supply chain creation. Management of contract manufacturing teams, production managers and buyers over 10 employees (in house)Lead contract negotiations of suppliers, contract manufactures and consultants. Proven leadership, planning and operational skills, “out of the box” thinker, broad perspective, excellent communications skills Lead cost reduction activities with existing suppliers Practiced in locating local and foreign suppliers, managing and finalizing multi-million dollar contracts