- Spearheaded a global strategic negotiation campaign in 2023, resulting in a 15% decrease in year-to-date savings, totaling $1M in raw material savings.- Acted as the direct contact between MacDermid and critical vendors, proactively addressing performance issues and fostering innovation and continuous improvement.- Developed a network of domestic and international suppliers to meet current and future material needs.- Led Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes; issued purchase requisitions and purchase orders.- Negotiated and managed contracts, terms, conditions, and deadlines with vendors and suppliers in collaboration with the Legal team.- Analyzed and monitored financial data trends to support cost, quality, and delivery times, optimizing procurement strategies.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.- Hired, mentored, and developed the procurement team, promoting a culture of inclusion and growth.

- Developed and implemented comprehensive market research initiatives and cost savings campaigns for contracts ranging from $100M to $500M.- Created detailed negotiation plans, competitive source justifications, and price analysis methodologies.- Ensured documentation compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and company policies.- Oversaw procurement activities, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with contractual terms.- Executed post-award management activities, including PO acknowledgments, delivery status expediting, risk mitigation, and resolution of receiving and invoice issues.- Collaborated strategically with end-users to address and resolve complex logistics challenges, ensuring project continuity and success.