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West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States

• Developed the corporate category management strategic vision, clearly communicated that vision and translated it into an execution plan that effectively led the category management team and cross functional partners to.
• Determined the overall corporate vendor strategy by working with top vendor leadership.
• Negotiated incentive programs and discount pricing agreements for all suppliers contained within the assigned line of business.
• Worked collectively across departments and with divisional executive leadership to meet budgeted key performance metrics (gross margin targets, supplier performance, NPI, organic growth).
• Managed the RFx process within assigned product line portfolio and awarded business based on outcome
• Utilized SKU master data, gross margin analytics, cost reports and product demand plan to generate executive leadership reports.

Norwell, MA.

• Developed critical strategic sourcing initiatives that aligned with executive steering committee annual EBIDTA objectives. Total “negotiable” spend managed annually - $500 million. Total cost of ownership (TCO) savings.
• Managed all operational aspects of Corporate Procurement (PeopleSoft system enhancements, “Order to Pay” process streamlining, supplier SOW, RFI, FRP, Contract activities).
• Developed companywide procurement policies and procedures and implemented company wide. Mentored direct report purchasing staff and branch purchasing specialist in best in class practices.
• Procurement project leader for Clean Harbors acquisition activity. Completed full system and operations transition and generated $30 million in cost saving synergies for 8 acquired companies (100 sites, 4,000 employees.
• Personally managed supplier partnerships that were of critical nature to Clean Harbors business operations.
• Performed scheduled presentations to Clean Harbors Executive Leadership Committee to supply updates on progress against objectives, introduce new sourcing initiatives and eliminate operational implementation challenges.

East Providence, RI

• Managed a North American raw material and MRO budget of $18 million dollars. Managed all Supply Chain activities related to Purchasing, Shipping / Receiving / Warehousing, Samples, Inventory Control and Logistics (5.
• Negotiated supplier contracts aligned with Soluol’s purchasing strategy to ensure supply continuity and lowest total cost of ownership.
• Raised supplier performance from 72% to 95% with implementation of a robust supplier performance improvement program (Established SLA’s, Target KPIs, non-conformance reporting tools and corrective action review board).
• Implemented a warehouse operations and inventory improvement program to increase material handling efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Wilmington, MA.

• Implemented a global purchasing strategy for the North American region. Responsible for all procurement activities.
• Managed a North American raw material and MRO budget of $38 million dollars for both manufacturing sites.
• Designed and implemented SAP R2 and R3 processes and assured proper integration into global business systems.
• Negotiated global supplier contracts producing the lowest cost of ownership and supporting the sales forecast/demand plan.
• Implemented supplier base consolidation, procurement card, punch out catalog ordering and vendor managed inventory programs to reduce internal costs while increasing operational efficiencies.
• Instituted a supplier performance rating / non-conformance program to measure and improve supplier’s “On Time In Full” performance from 85% to 96%.