PROFILERelationship-oriented Purchasing professional with excellent communication skills and an unmatched ability to interact with cross-functional teams. Recognized for consistent flawless execution of large, complex and high visibility initiatives. Successful at managing the entire cost savings initiative.Consistently excel in strategic sourcing, and supply chain responsibilities from both domestic and international suppliers.Expanding knowledge base for purchasing functions in both food production and technical manufacturing environment. Includes commodity analysis and sourcing responsibilities which resulted in lower cost of goods.Developed tactical negotiation strategy for $20M spend. Achieved annualized savings of $500k in three month time period.Built strong negotiation, analytic, budgetary and communication skills used to develop supplier relationships, and obtain true material cost reductions. Created Vendor Scorecard for business reviews with all suppliers.