17+ years experience in Procurement/Supply-Chain. Work environment includes wide spectrum in both start-up (Hansen Medical) and global world-wide manufacturing company (Acuson/Siemens Medical) in the medical device industry. Seeking opportunity to grow and develop in a challenging environment. Utilization of skills, knowledge and experience in procurement (R&D, NPI-transitioning from pre-production into Production) with day-to-day interaction among internal and external customers to support and exceed business revenue goals and objectives.Specialties: New supplier sourcing and selection, bid analysis, cost-savings, management and reduction of inventory levels, coordination and management of supply-chain logistics from early stages of development to end of Product life.