Damian Taylor Email & Phone Number

Accomplished, and results driven Procurement Professional with extensive experience in both the corporate, and medium-size business sector. I have worked in a variety of roles from strategic category management to business partnership in both individual contributor and team leadership capacities. I am an effective Team Leader who is passionate about creating a culture of involvement, empowerment, accountability, whilst providing a supportive environment. All of this with the objective of achieving high performance and the attainment of company goalsI have enjoyed a consistent track record of success in helping to deliver companywide technology solutions whilst reducing significant cost, improving service, and maintaining productive client and vendor relationships. In operating as trusted business partner, I specialize in cross-functionality and team collaboration to deliver results, which is a real passion of mine, and I communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the Business to ensure alignment on company priorities.I am a skilled negotiator, and a key part of my approach is to leverage the latest supply market developments and industry trends whilst utilizing procurement and sourcing best practices, such as the 7 steps methodology.A listing of my core competencies include: · Vendor Management· Leadership· Strategic Category Management· Contract Management and Negotiation· Team Building· Process Improvement· Innovation and Change Management.· Vendor Development.· Third Party Risk Management· Sourcing and Procurement Available to discuss new opportunities, please contact me at dmetaylor1@gmail.com

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