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Category Strategy Development: Spearheaded the creation of formal category strategies, including comprehensive cost breakdowns, market analysis, and productivity roadmaps.Cost Reduction & Productivity: Developed and executed cost reduction plans, leading cross-functional teams through successful project execution, resulting in annual cost savings exceeding $250,000.Contract Negotiation: Negotiated contracts and commercial terms for key spend categories, ensuring optimal cost structures and favorable terms for the organization.Total Cost & "Should" Cost Modeling: Created total cost and "should" cost models to drive informed decision-making and enhance procurement strategies for assigned categories.Supplier Selection & Qualification: Managed supplier selection and qualification processes to support new product development, ensuring alignment with company standards and strategic goals.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with manufacturing operations, materials management, and supplier quality teams to drive supplier performance, inventory management, and supply chain continuous improvement initiatives.R&D and Marketing Coordination: Collaborated with R&D and Marketing teams to align sourcing strategies with new product developments and market demands.Make/Buy Analysis: Led make/buy analyses and provided strategic recommendations to optimize production and sourcing decisions.

Procurement & Inventory Management: Managed raw material procurement and inventory, ensuring optimal material utilization and minimizing waste.Vendor Management: Coordinated with vendors and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and maintain strong supplier relationships.

ERP System Optimization: Leveraged ERP systems to streamline purchasing processes, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory levels.Supplier Performance Management: Implemented supplier scorecards and tracked key performance metrics to ensure alignment with company objectives.Cost Savings Initiatives: Identified and implemented cost-saving opportunities, contributing to overall business profitability.

Financial Analysis: Conducted thorough financial analysis to assess client eligibility for home mortgages.

Procurement & Contract Negotiation: Managed procurement activities, including negotiating contracts and ensuring cost-effective material sourcing.