• Responsible to provide leadership for the development and execution of global sourcing category management strategies for Medtronic Global Supply Chain organization specifically focused in the electronic component commodity including high-end semiconductors, telemetry, passives, distributors, brokers, micro-electronics packaging, and silicon wafers.• Supports supplier relationship management processes for Medtronic's most strategic supply partners, in order to bring cost, quality… Show more • Responsible to provide leadership for the development and execution of global sourcing category management strategies for Medtronic Global Supply Chain organization specifically focused in the electronic component commodity including high-end semiconductors, telemetry, passives, distributors, brokers, micro-electronics packaging, and silicon wafers.• Supports supplier relationship management processes for Medtronic's most strategic supply partners, in order to bring cost, quality, service and innovation to Medtronic’s businesses Show less

• Responsible for developing, managing and leading cross divisional category strategies for $500M global spend in tier 2 electronic components • Provides leadership and direction for the management, identification, implementation and alignment of sourcing strategies • Builds supplier networks capable of supporting Electronics categories to achieve business objectives. • Designs and implement strategies to rationalize the global supplier base and maximize the value of spend and… Show more • Responsible for developing, managing and leading cross divisional category strategies for $500M global spend in tier 2 electronic components • Provides leadership and direction for the management, identification, implementation and alignment of sourcing strategies • Builds supplier networks capable of supporting Electronics categories to achieve business objectives. • Designs and implement strategies to rationalize the global supplier base and maximize the value of spend and develop global suppliers including those in emerging regions.• Develop and lead category strategies to ensure that the material supply is secured and where appropriate, develop supply risk mitigation programs for all key raw materials.• Responsible for the development and effective execution of sourcing strategy for $141.7M electronics in various Business Units.• Plans for and leads competitive sourcing events and other activities in support of category strategies. • Develops effective negotiation strategies and conducts negotiations with category suppliers to achieve category and business objectives. • Manages risk mitigation efforts and oversees on-going monitoring activities. • Forms and executes contracts with critical suppliers. Show less

Elite Fitness Zone was founded in 2013 by a team of dedicated professionals in the fitness industry who wanted to provide a higher service of personal training to their clients. Together they created a gym whose main focus was to provide a trendy, upscale friendly facility with luxury amenities that people feel comfortable and un-intimidated going to everyday. www.elitefitzone.com• Essential to the creation and start-up of the company including new business documentation, city and… Show more Elite Fitness Zone was founded in 2013 by a team of dedicated professionals in the fitness industry who wanted to provide a higher service of personal training to their clients. Together they created a gym whose main focus was to provide a trendy, upscale friendly facility with luxury amenities that people feel comfortable and un-intimidated going to everyday. www.elitefitzone.com• Essential to the creation and start-up of the company including new business documentation, city and state registration, website, logo and web presence.• Decision maker for layout, construction and design of the facility• Coordinated, implemented and managed hospitality features, amenities, facility & product suppliers. • Created Contracts, documentation, flyer & promotional items. Show less

• Managed critical components, subassemblies, finished goods, raw materials and/or tooling to support external customers, manufacturing operations and cost reduction targets • Actively manage company contract managers and third party supplier network.• Manage and develop supplier relationships from original sourcing, selection, contracting, pricing, and performance measurement. Manage numerous projects simultaneously• Negotiate procurement terms and conditions, establish global… Show more • Managed critical components, subassemblies, finished goods, raw materials and/or tooling to support external customers, manufacturing operations and cost reduction targets • Actively manage company contract managers and third party supplier network.• Manage and develop supplier relationships from original sourcing, selection, contracting, pricing, and performance measurement. Manage numerous projects simultaneously• Negotiate procurement terms and conditions, establish global supply agreements, • Make generalizations, evaluation, or decisions without immediate supervision • Maintain compliance with Quality System procedures, participation in regulatory audits• Evaluated, Tested, validated and assisted on QAD software implementationNotable Accomplishments: • Negotiated a 35% cost reduction in freight landed costs • Executed supply agreements with 100% critical key suppliers • Achieved $850,000 in annual cost savings through direct supplier negotiations & consolidation initiatives • Successfully managed critical suppliers to achieve 100% of all commercialization launch milestones Show less

• Responsible for approving all purchases of direct material & reporting departmental metrics • Negotiated, established and graded global supplier contracts • Established supply chain, quality manual and procedures per ISO 9001:2000, Software evaluation• Advise and lead purchasing team strategic objectives and cost reduction strategies• Managed and established key accounts, including growth and custom design builds• Facilitated company off shore logistics &… Show more • Responsible for approving all purchases of direct material & reporting departmental metrics • Negotiated, established and graded global supplier contracts • Established supply chain, quality manual and procedures per ISO 9001:2000, Software evaluation• Advise and lead purchasing team strategic objectives and cost reduction strategies• Managed and established key accounts, including growth and custom design builds• Facilitated company off shore logistics & Import/Export documentationNotable Accomplishments: • Negotiated a combined 58% cost reduction in International FedEx, UPS & DHL freight costs • Implemented and strategically sourced key suppliers for private label line reaching an average Gross Profit Margin of 65% for the product line. • Successfully negotiated and implemented supplier consignment agreements • Successful implementation of global logistics to reduce freight costs, liability and risks while maintaining delivery commitments Show less

• Growth of territorial sales of electronic components including expanding sales of their private label line. • Consistently one of the top three in monthly sales. Exceeding monthly sales goal 12 of 12 months per year• Sourcing from approved supply chain sources, negotiating buys per sale to expand sales margins• Helped analyze new sales CRM softwareNotable Accomplishments: • Top in sales and expansion of their private label line • Successful… Show more • Growth of territorial sales of electronic components including expanding sales of their private label line. • Consistently one of the top three in monthly sales. Exceeding monthly sales goal 12 of 12 months per year• Sourcing from approved supply chain sources, negotiating buys per sale to expand sales margins• Helped analyze new sales CRM softwareNotable Accomplishments: • Top in sales and expansion of their private label line • Successful implementation of International Regional Independent Representative network • Exceeded monthly sales goal 12 of 12 months per year Show less