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*Diversified work history. I have the ability and flexibility to perform many functions within any type of an organization. 20+ years of consistently increasing levels of responsibility and achievement in a diversified Manufacturing setting.* Skilled decision maker, practical and effective under pressure. Project management focused. Deadlines are sacred commitments. Detailed oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects under expedited timelines. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. * Proven ability to train and motivate personnel in team concepts and its advantages. Motivated by mentorship programs and individual employee growth.*Managing over $500M is annual spend with 22 direct employees globally.*Extensive familiarity in Purchasing strategies, QCDDM analysis, Supply Chain Management and Global Economics.* Master negotiator of Purchasing contracts of various types developed during the products' life cycle, works with the supply base to focus on collaborative and transparent supplier relationships. *Comprehensive knowledge of indices to track commodities and exchange rates including AMM, NYMex, LME, CDI, PPI, SICOM and the BLS to control cost negotiations. * Manage and implement New program launches, Long and short term budgeting, regulations reporting and VA/VE techniques in an automotive setting.* Thorough knowledge of APQP, PDCA, Six-Sigma, TQM, Kaizen, JIT and other many other lean manufacturing/inventory control concepts.*Excellent knowledge of computers and operating systems including various MS Office applications, e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Project and PowerPoint, SAP, JDE, QAD and other ERP/MRP systems.*Excellent skills in data mining and analysis through Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel; the ability to use advanced functions, macros and pivot tables. * Committed to personal and professional standards of excellence.

Listed skills include Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, and 30 others.