I am an executive level procurement leader and I am convinced that my qualification will exceed your expectation. Just a few of my talents and experiences are listed below. Please see my resume for a more complete history.My experience includes leadership roles, as well as participation roles, in numerous Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Teams. Additionally, I have vast experience in supplier relationship building which ultimately leads to improved product costs and higher quality standards, as well as more consistent on time delivery. I have a proven track record of creating metrics (scorecards) to measure Buyer and Supplier performance to drive costs down and delivery performance up. I have developed Purchasing Policies and Procedures to ensure Best Practices in the areas of risk management, strategic sourcing and supplier development. Having managed in excess of $850 Million in purchases, I have developed strong communication skills as well as the ability to influence across multi-functional teams. My solid negotiating skills have been proven many times, resulting in very significant savings for the corporation as well as the end item customer. My strong analytical mind is what enables me to be successful.I have had years of experience with U.S. Government Contracts under DAR/FAR and DFARS and have been a Cost Account Manager (CAM) under the C/SCS Reporting Requirement for the B-2 Program. In addition, I have been required to construct and make presentation to General Schofield (B-2 Program Head) on numerous occasions.Specialties: Negotiation, purchasing, government liaison