OPERATIONS AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER Purchasing Manager with many years experience strength in materials and inventory management. Proven success in planning, directing, and coordinating inventories and operations. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Negotiated 2 year "bridge" contract with suppliers, which would encompass every part and raw material for all components with an estimated, spend of $100-$150 million per year. Reduced freight cost from China by 60% and by 3 weeks per shipment by finding an all water route to the east coast. Established partnerships with suppliers in China, Turkey, and Belgium, reducing time required for clearing customs resulting in minimizing costs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESpecialties: International sourcing, multi-year contract negotiation, international logistics, Total Quality Management Mentor, Procurement, Materials Management, Inventory Control, Production Control, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Military Veteran.
Listed skills include Materials Management, Mrp, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, and 46 others.