I am a Strategic Procurement Director with expertise in Category Supply Chain Management in fast-paced, high-growth organizations in medical equipment, medical care, and high-technology industries.I have been fortunate to work for strong leaders in companies like IBM, Plexus, Volcano Corporation, and PRIDE Industries, who have taught me a great deal about delivering greater value to our customers and our bottom line through ethical business practices, change management, and relationship building. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS⁘ Saved $1M by implementing a competitive bid process and leveraging trusted long-term relationships with suppliers to optimize discounts, terms, and savings on raw material costs.⁘ Realized $1.1M annual savings for 3 consecutive years by reducing or consolidating SKUs in collaboration with engineering teams.⁘ Played a vital role in the successful transfer of production to a Central American manufacturer, resulting in significant tax savings and reduced labor costs. MY SUPERPOWERS⁘ Cross-functional Collaborator and Change Agent: Collaborating with teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales, I have identified and implemented dozens of cost-saving process improvements. ⁘ Relationship Manager: My extensive portfolio of trusted supplier relationships has certainly helped me when negotiating price reductions or accelerating delivery dates to save a project.CRITICAL COMPETENCIES⁘ Cost Optimization ⁘ Contract Negotiation ⁘ New Product Introduction ⁘ Process Improvement ⁘ Supplier Management ⁘ Supplier Relationships⁘ Supply Agreements⁘ R&D Procurement ⁘ Technical SourcingOUTSIDE OF WORKI indulge my creative side through landscaping, repurposing furniture, rehabbing homes, and interior design.CONNECT WITH ME 📧 jenivitale24@gmail.com📞 408.828.3495