I am a seasoned leader with 25 years expertise of procurement and supply chain management in the technology and biotechnology sectors spanning direct and indirect procurement, vendor management, risk mitigation, and strategic sourcing. With a proven talent for improving cost and operational efficiency, designing custom procurement and vendor management systems, and implementing corrective actions to address vendor/supplier performance discrepancies, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality and procurement excellence. Professional focal points include continuous improvement, KPI management, COGS reduction, sourcing strategy development, system design, vendor/supplier performance assessment, process improvement & automation, supply chain operations, international shipping logistics, inventory control, quality assurance, and team leadership. In addition, I continuously leverage my project management, contract management, interpersonal communication, strategic planning, and negotiation skills to strengthen alignment between procurement operations and business objectives.Most recently, I served as a Procurement Manager with Penumbra, Inc. Under my leadership, I spearheaded supplier change initiatives, resulting in an 80% month-over-month increase in parts output. I also strategized and led the design and implementation of a work in progress (WIP) supplier tracking system. In addition, I expertly navigated challenges and obstacles to maintain on-time, under-budget delivery despite global events. Prior to that, I was a Sourcing Manager for Facebook (Meta) Infrastructure Datacenter Services (IDC), supporting global Edge Network Services (ENS), Deployment and Operations.Colleagues describe me as a strategic, progressive, results-driven, quality-focused leader with a commitment to ensuring the ongoing success of procurement operations by strengthening global supply and maintaining compliance with vendor quality standards.I am interested in connecting with former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect. I am pursuing new opportunities and can be reached through this profile, or by phone at: 408-655-6530.