Engineering trained, commercially-minded business leader! Supply chain, strategic sourcing and capital project execution leader with over 30 years of global CPG engineering and purchasing experience. Proven ability to develop and lead strategic sourcing interventions and cost-savings programs that drive top and bottom line business results in capital equipment & services and contract manufacturing. Skilled Project and Construction Manager with experience leading fast-paced multi-million dollar projects.Key skills include strategic sourcing/purchasing, negotiations, savings/loss-elimination, supplier relationship management, industry/supplier analysis, commercial agreements, sourcing strategy development, cross-functional team leadership, consumer goods manufacturing, engineering work process, cost engineering, project management and construction management.Passionate about coaching and developing people to achieve business and personal goals. Broad CPG industry experience includes household cleaning, food & beverage, personal health care, tissue & towel, diapers & feminine hygiene and commercial/industrial cleaning.