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Seasoned Global Sourcing Professional | 20+ Years' Expertise | Cost Efficiency and Supplier ExcellenceWith over two decades of procurement and global sourcing experience, I'm a dynamic professional specializing in strategic commodity and category acquisition. My 12+ years with a leading US-based OEM manufacturer have honed my global sourcing acumen. I'm entrusted with spearheading regional sourcing while supporting global efforts.Specialization: Proficient in sourcing Steel, Steel Castings, Forgings, Iron Castings, Machined Parts, and Steel Products, with category spend of $70-100 million.Regional Scope: I manage ASEAN country sourcing, optimizing supplier relationships for supply chain resilience.Cost Reduction: My record includes delivering $3M+ cost reductions through strategic sourcing.Key Competencies:Sourcing Strategy: Expertise in formulating and executing competitive sourcing strategies.Supplier Development: Lead supplier development initiatives to enhance performance.Quality Improvement: Collaborate for supplier quality improvements.Project Management: Monitor project progress using advanced tools.NPI Support: Vital NPI program support to ensure seamless sourcing transitions.Negotiation & Agreements: Negotiate and manage supplier agreements.Resourcing & Cost Reduction: Identify and execute cost-saving projects.Material Optimization: Optimize materials to reduce costs and lead times.Quality Assurance: Deploy APQP methodologies and PPAP validation.Collaboration: Continuous dialogue with internal customers and suppliers.Quality Initiatives: Initiate quality improvements, achieving zero-rejection quality.Notable Achievements:- Developed five Indian steel mills to enhance capacity.- Localized material specs, reducing import dependency.- $3,000/unit cost savings on 12 Steel casting NPI projects.- Established a comprehensive Should Cost Model for Unformed Steel.- Zero-rejection quality level through technical supplier agreements.- Two-time Innovation Fair Award recipient.- Conducted Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) workshops, driving process improvements and cost reductions.I'm passionate about efficiency, innovation, and top-tier quality in global sourcing. Let's connect to explore collaboration opportunities for achieving your procurement and sourcing.

Listed skills include Supplier Development, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and 7 others.