Dynamic Purchasing Manager who brings to operational leadership a demonstrated track record of success delivering quality improvements while reducing costs to impact the bottom-line in global supply chain and manufacturing environments. Highly accomplished professional leveraging both depth and breadth of experience—15+ years’ achievement in progressively responsible leadership roles, strong background as planner, buyer, and warehouse supervisor in U.S. and Asian manufacturing environments—to effectively communicate strategy and goals to stakeholders at all levels, from C-suite executives to vendors, line supervisors, customers and buyers. Bilingual (English/Spanish) team leader skilled at all aspects of complex financial management, including budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and planning. Experienced working with multiple environments (JIT, KANBAN) and MRP systems, including SAP.