Skill Sets and Proven Expertise: Organizational transformation from a fragmented, non-communicative, task redundant, reactive, multi-layered supply chain schematic into a lean, responsive, proactive, highly knowledgeable, fully integrated and aligned functional discipline. International & domestic sourcing, purchasing, and contract negotiations. Supply base management and continuous metrics improvement (pricing, quality, delivery, logistics, etc.). Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certified. New product development; cost structure, supplier technology advancements, and ‘make versus buy’ analysis. Best Cost Country supplier sourcing and development. Cross-Functional Team expertise. Adherence to a firm belief, for myself and all employees within my scope of responsibility, in the relentless pursuit of tangible, measurable, bottom-line results. This must be coupled with an appropriate level of employee skill set development, well-defined goals, and an ‘open door’ communications policy.
Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, and 34 others.