My name is Jim Watson and I know cost-effective sourcing from top-to-bottom.As the VP of Strategic Sourcing/Purchasing, I've led a successful team that handles the sourcing requirements for our clients. Having been in this business for 33 years, I have helped forge strong strategic partnerships with key customers. I started unloading containers for Comtrad fresh out of high school and worked my way to where I am now. Because of that, I have a keen understanding of every aspect in this business: from logistics, warehousing, and customer service. I know what my customers need and what Comtrad needs. Together we form strong relationships.Helping companies find the right global manufacturers for their part requirements doesn’t mean that we're taking all the manufacturing jobs to China. We are dedicated to working with our North American clients so that they can continue to manufacture in North America. We just use our vast expertise and hard-earned contacts to find offshore solutions that make the manufacturing a product more affordable and cost effective. We want to make that easier and less costly for them so they can continue to do what they do best: making an amazing product.Clearly, in our downturn global economy, companies need to find cost effective solutions to their manufacturing needs. For us the key is a strong network of dependable suppliers, distributors, and a staff that can get to the heart of our customers' needs. Knowing customer requirements allows a company to focus on what they must do. Helping customers lower their costs and focus better on meeting their customers’ needs allows us all to be on the right path. Looking to the future, I plan on continuing to make positive impact within Comtrad. I am on LinkedIn to make business relationships. Let’s connect! And please feel free to reach out, I am always open to opportunities.If you’d like to learn more about our sourcing capabilities, visit our Website: comtradsourcing.com