Led the development and execution of long-term sourcing relationships and supply chain strategies for the Cisco, IBM, and EMC product lines driving over $2 billion of computer networking and services solutions.Developed and implemented a business case and operational excellence project resulting in a savings of $980 thousand in 2013.Deep understanding of routers, switches, and components used to configure and bundle networking solutions for customers. Successfully shifted $240 millions dollars of IBM business from an inventory to a drop ship business practice based on specific performance criteria, and evaluating competitive offerings focused on a number of financial parameters. Managed and mentored a team of 14 coworkers to grow professionally and utilize their communication skills to drive profitable customer solutions. Created key performance management indicators used to decrease turnaround and lead time by 14% and 11% respectively, resulting in working capital savings of $125 thousand over the past two years.Redefined the methodology used to quote and order Cisco solutions, and increased the overall value of the business from $350 million to $1billion since 2008.Pro-actively identified challenges and opportunities to reduce costs and increase sales. Led and coordinated the contractual negotiations, quoting, and ordering of all the Cisco international shipping and fulfillment solutions.

Successfully developed and implemented a new ERP system for Purchasing used to quote, order, and ship computer solutions to customers.Created strategic relationships via the Request for Proposal process with a small number of partners to leverage the $125 million dollars spent on goods and services. Negotiated Data Center contracts to expand the capabilities of our Managed Services business and saved the organization $275 thousand over the term the agreements.

Responsible for purchasing $12 million of plastic roll stock and other components used in the manufacturing organization.Improved the Manufacture Resource Planning system used to order product by implementing cost reduction initiatives of $805 thousand in 1999 consistent with our organizational objectives. Lead a cross-functional team to create an order fulfillment process defining service strategies aligning with the customers' needs.Career advancement included the progression from Purchasing Agent, Master Scheduler, to Senior Buyer.