North America's Connector & Wire/Cable Assembly Category Manager. Past Category roles at ALU included Boardmount Power, Subrack and Hardware, Documentation/SoftwareStrategic and commercial management of all operations leading up to the selection of suppliers and technology and the purchase of products within the scope of the categories

• Generate, monitor and maintain an accurate Alcatel-Lucent Global component and assembly contract database that will enable both internal and external factories to execute our supply chain• To achieve the most competitive acquisition of raw materials and assemblies.• Ensure strong communication of the supply chain through the North American Contract Database• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal Alcatel Groups and external partners• Enable CEM re-rolls as requested by the Program Manager• Provide project management, analysis and execution as required to the Sourcing Team• Gathering commodity information for Yearly Negotiations• Sending multiple Request for Quotes to Suppliers and consolidating information find the best suited suppliers• Dealing with Supplier Issues and Questions concerning Documentation, Connectors and Crystals, Cable, Board Mount Power, Assemblies seeking answers with quick turnaround• Reporting on Cost reductions, market share, and market information on a quarterly basis• Send and Organize NDA for projects or annual pricing• Create Supplier Agreements for Software Kits• Negotiate and find new technology associated with Software Kitting for annual cost reductions• Create VMI programs End Solution Providers• Expedite product making sure Quarter End targets are met.• Using Access, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, SAP, Outlook to complete the above mentioned tasks