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An ambitious and innovative purchasing leader, strategist, and analyst who utilizes solution-oriented initiatives to effectively manage multiple categories and diverse vendor portfolios. An adaptable and focused purchasing manager who possesses the unique ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and cross-functional teams to collaboratively navigate complex challenges to deliver profitable results.Core Competencies:Category Management • Strategic Sourcing • Contract Negotiations • Vendor Management • Analytics • Project Management • Supply Chain and Inventory Management • Programming • Networking • Microsoft Suite • SAP • ARIBA • Management & Team Development • Manufacturing • Maintenance • Process Design • Lean InitiativesActual experience has taught me that my professional value can be reduced to the following:- I have a unique skill in multitasking and project management. - I'm a creative thinker who enjoys problem-solving.- I speak many business languages. I speak fluent geek/technology, purchasing, accounting, maintenance, manufacturing, design, training, sales. This wealth of languages has many benefits.

Listed skills include Leadership, Team Building, Cost Planning, Lean Manufacturing, and 31 others.