Developed and implement commodity strategies and establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure successful implementation and supportCollaborated with business unit leadership to monitor contract compliance Build partnerships with key suppliers to ensure that maximum cost savings are achieved while maintaining compliance with national contractsDeveloped negotiations strategies and drive negotiations to achieve states goals and objectivesRemained current with market trends through relationships with suppliers and market experts; identify and communicate new technologies and solutions to key problems in the assigned spend areasMaintained a working knowledge of internal policies and procedures to ensure the behavior exhibited by the organization is with the highest level of integrity, honesty and transparencyLead cross-functional negotiating teams targeting key spend categoriesCollaborated effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses and geographies to realize procurement goals and objectives

Select qualified suppliers in accordance with company directives, REPS, and Business Unit work instructions. Post-award management in accordance with company directives and REPS & Business Unit work instructions. Manager Supplier's critical path in support of key program milestones. Coordinate with SEAC and external suppliers to manage requirements and bring issues to resolution. Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet team performance. Perform comprehensive price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotations. Lead all phases of sourcing and procurement execution. Lead formal negotiations and teleconferences to contractual flow down requirements,

 Developed Strategic Sourcing Strategies for Engineering Capital Projects achieving cost savings in excess of $2 MM annually while mitigating risks, improving efficiencies, and increasing operational reliability. Analyzed Indirect Category spend and managed sourcing initiatives, reducing cost, and improving quality by leveraging total spend with key suppliers while building long term supplier relationships. Reviewed and drafted a wide range of contract documents such as service level agreements, construction agreements, maintenance agreements, and lease agreements including analysis of existing terms and conditions Revised all Air Liquide Electronics Contract templates for Professional, Engineering, and Construction Services.  Managed Strategic Sourcing processes of assigned categories to identify opportunities, tracking, and forecasting of key cost drivers that have an impact on business conditions. Developed relationships with l Engineering and Operations internal stakeholders to understand aspects of their operations primarily being supported by strategic and technical business drivers. Managed contracts, agreements, purchase terms/conditions/related documents ensuring sound commercial business terms are incorporated to reduce risks while complying with all policies and procedures. Implemented Supplier Management Strategies to build relationships with third party organizations that supply services in order to maximize the value of those interactions while mitigating risks and reducing costs.  Managed the total life cycle of supplier contracts including legal review, supplier development, and managing supplier performance expectations and evaluation.

 Developed national sourcing strategies while leveraging Indirect Commodity spend, knowledge and capability to achieve optimum supplier performance as well as cost reduction to maximize value to the company. Analyzed Indirect and MRO spend and led negotiations with strategic suppliers to achieve quality, price, and service objectives. Led the Sourcing and Procurement of all materials and services for the company. Developed Procurement Guidelines company-wide based on proven practices and experience. Developed agreements with key suppliers to improve the quality, cost, and lead times of goods and services. Managed the Procurement Staff ensuring personnel have key skills while managing Company goals and objectives.

 Successfully developed several Global Sourcing Plans and was a vital part in “standing up” a new Supply Chain Center of Excellence Organization that resulted in increased financial benefit for the company.  Supported various U.S. Government Global Programs worldwide by leveraging Indirect Commodity spend including a variety of services for Operations using e-sourcing tools while complying with FAR, DOS, and DOD regulations.  Achieved $8MM cost savings in Indirect Services and negotiated $3.5MM cost avoidance in MRO related items.  Supported cross functional business units in the areas of resolving supplier on time performance while ensuring that supplies and services meet all program specifications, requirements, and schedules as a result of source selection.

* Managed the Operations and Maintenance for the project in accordance with the requirements of the contract and the guidelines of the OSR and OSIP. * Managed procurement and inventory of spare parts, tools, supplies and equipment needed to perform required site activities while coordinating maintenance, installation, and service of power generation equipment projects. * Managed the subcontract administration functions of the project ensuring compliance to corporate standards.* Developed and implemented procedures and guidelines to ensure all necessary maintenance, repair, and support services are completed as required. * Reviewed directives from client, conferred with managers / supervisors to obtain data required for planning activities (i.e. changes to contract and status of work in progress) in order to prepare executive reports and plan future strategy. * Directed a team of Human Resources, Payroll, Project Controls, IT support, and metal fabrication staff.* Promoted the Supplier Diversity Initiatives for Woman and Minority Owned business outreach programs.

Sourcing * Purchasing * Contracts Manager (held multiple roles and promoted twice)* Directed the strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiations, material management, and supply chain functions of company expenditures as well as specific commodities and services for other corporate business units.* Controlled annual spend of $240 million for direct and indirect commodities including services, chemicals, MRO, and packaging materials, and managed the annual spend of $55 million for capital expenditures* Managed a team of Sourcing Managers, Buyers, and a Purchasing Coordinator ensuring on-time delivery of compliant products. * Optimized the procurement processes using a “best practice” approach by managing the RFP / RFQ process, analyzing proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, and maintaining the Contract Repository for the company. * Led negotiations to reduce costs MRO items, chemicals, and spare parts including gearboxes, motors, bearings, steel plate, checker plate, steel pipe (schedule 40 & schedule 80), and various sizes of angle iron as well as OEM parts. * Maintained and audited procedures in compliance with corporate guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley. * Credited with leveraging the company’s buying power, reducing costs, implementing Integrated Supply initiatives, and increasing shareholder value for Production and Facilities Departments. * Promoted the Supplier Diversity Initiatives for Woman and Minority Owned business outreach programs.