I have extensive experience in leading highly successful purchasing teams. I deliver cost savings that impact a company’s bottom line. I am known for focusing and prioritizing key objectives and achieving alignment with my cross functional peers. I value and build strong supplier partnerships which achieve value for an organization. These qualities allow me to develop strategies that support the business and influence my peers. I lead teams that are highly motivated and held accountable to deliver consistent results that meet, and in most cases exceed, the business needs. I focus on:- Driving cost out of the supply chain, average of 3-5% in recent role for direct cost savings, $40M at Visteon- Developing global and regional cross functional commodity strategies to support business- Leading teams which have taken innovative approaches to new program launch, supporting rapid paced launches with zero supply chain issues - Championing of projects which have led to the implementation of supply base management tools resulting in streamlined buyer workload and best practices- Strategic sourcing, process development and streamlining allowing for growth of the business without the growth of resources- Quickly understanding the technical aspects of a business, using my engineering education while my business degree permits the balance to make decisions that are best for the businessI've had the opportunity to work in almost every area of Purchasing - supplier development, supplier risk management, operations and program management. I understand the role of Purchasing in a business and can deliver a Purchasing organization that contributes positively to a business.