-Led, managed and mentored team of professional buyers (9 specialists + 6 interns)-Drove purchasing process continous improvement through elimination of variation and standardization of multiple activities. Led improvement projects focusing on centralization of repetitive processes: Lead time review, unmatched invoices, pricing updates-Drove Supplier Performance Improvement Reviews for suppliers identified that are the most problematic and require Supply Management focus.-Established relationships with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Planning and Quality and led completion of all purchasing activities required for meeting schedules and project initiatives. Maintained ongoing communications with Stakeholders-Secured Purchasing Data accuracy-Led the operational rhythm (cadence) to ensure timely resolution of all purchasing related issues, such as past due delivery execution, critical parts deliveries, affecting customer satisfaction-Automatized and improved ordering process by implementing tools and methods (e.g. EDI, Supplier Network Collaboration)-Provided on-the-job training and coached subordinated staff on procurement, including the resolution of complex procurement requests and issues-Supported Strategic Sourcing in executing strategy; established proper communication to secure suppliers’ awareness of Rockwell Automation performance requirements-Built and presented business cases to senior management-Prepared Anual Operating Plan (Strategy) for the whole team-Introduced and developed new metrics, KPIs and Power BI dashboards

-Led team of 6 professional operational buyers-Implemented KPIs and reports to measure purchasing effectivity.-Created and maintained procurement processes in greenfield enviroment from scratch-Presented team's performance, challenges and strategy on leadership meetings

-Reviewed and monitored purchase requisitions and purchase orders-Managed supplier relationship and communication-Conducted competitive bids, identifing cost reduction opportunities-Small-scale project management-Ensured compliance with strategic sourcing

- Managing and tracking purchase orders- Supporting internal and external stakeholders- Negotiating purchase conditions- Managing Inventory- RFx inquiry- Actively searching for new suppliers

- Short- and long-term planning of raw and packaging materials in SAP MRP to support production of over 25 million cases annually- Coordinated planning with procurement, P&I, operations and schedulers to ensure smooth production process and drive supply chain improvements, innovations and problems solving through e.g. kaizen and 5W1H- Reduced inventory by 10% within a year by removing excess and obsolete materials- Provided short and long-range material requirements projections to vendors. Executed phase in/out strategies for promotional activities and product discontinuations- Built and maintained professional relationships with over 30 suppliers- Ensured material master data hygiene- Generated and monitored supplier KPI reports to measure supplier performance for internal stakeholders