Martin Sorensson, Senior Procurement Manager possesses expertise in coatings, purchasing, strategic sourcing, global sourcing, resin and 23 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "Martin Sorensson was my original hiring manager for my position as Purchasing Analyst, North America for Akzo Nobel Wood Coatings, Inc. I reported directly to Martin for several years and worked with him over an additional four years as a team colleague in my role as Global Procurement Analyst. Wood Coatings and Global SRM Focal Point for Akzo Nobel Wood Coatings, Inc. As my manager, Martin exhibited very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate the best price from suppliers as well as achieve objectives both inter- and intra-departmentally within the organization. Martin was instrumental in getting the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Purchasing System indoctrinated throughout Akzo Nobel in North America. Martin had a wealth of knowledge of the coatings industry, and the ability to manage the financial aspects of his role and understand budget management and business processes, whereby he continually passed on a tremendous amount of knowledge and insight to me and many other colleagues throughout AkzoNobel, locally and globally. Along with a good grasp of the industry, Martin understood the internal business concepts and systems, its business goals and objectives and was able to set realistic targets and achieve them. Martin has shown to be an effective delegator, motivator and always a good friend. " and "I worked with Martin indirectly and then directly as his manager for a period of 15 years. I brought him to the U.S. as an expat because of his global approach and work ethic. He is an outstanding procurement professional, strategic thinker, organizer and negotiator. He understands global markets and supply chains and finds creative ways to reduce costs and improve quality. He has always exceeded his goals."