Results driven Procurement Professional. Specializing in strategy coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication, and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs, risks and increasing department efficiency. Promotes and embraces innovation and change. Procurement | Supply Chainemail: joekerns73@yahoo.com As a supply chain operations leader with extensive expertise in the manufacturing sector, I have a record of accomplishment in driving revenue and spurring growth. Leveraging my knowledge and skills across the spectrum, I excel at turning around underperforming operations and optimizing efficiencies. Recognized for cultivating and maintaining authentic vendor relationships, I have successfully guided efforts to maximize profitability. My greatest success has been in my ability to drive change management in complex and challenging environments across global functions, reducing risks and optimizing operations. Some key highlights of my career include the following achievements:Core Competencies:● Purchasing/Procurement/Strategic Sourcing● Financial Transactions/Audits & Analytics● Global Supplier Selection/Development/KPI Tracking/Management● Organizational Change Management ● Procurement & Inventory (E&O) Control● SAP ERP/ Ariba ● Streamlining Processes and Procedures ● Contract Management and Negotiation ● Remote Domestic and International Team Leadership/ Development● “Should Cost” and Total Cost Analysis ● Cross-functional Team Building/Collaboration● Centralized ProcurementSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ● Mitigated Supply Chain Risks with International Suppliers during COVID Shutdowns by Executing Contingency Strategies with Domestic/Alternate Sources by Partnering with and Implementing Strategic Stock/Inventory Build plans with 3 Critical Domestic Suppliers during US/Asia Tariff Sanctions. ● Partnered with senior leaders to implement change management strategy, designing training program, organizational chart, and roadmap to merge purchasing and supply chain functions at 11 plants in US, Canada, and Mexico.● Realized average annual cost savings of 5% YoY, negotiating pricing and payment terms, partnering with engineering and design teams to identify cost effective and higher quality raw materials/suppliers.I am eager to bring my skills and experience to a dynamic organization that embraces innovation and encourages out-of-the-box thinking. If you would like to connect, please contact me at joekerns73@yahoo.com.