Procurement Leader with 20+years of progressive leadership responsibility. Experienced in managing and implementing "cradle to grave" procurement processes and strategic categories. Strong team leader and communicator with the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Versed in establishing productive supplier relationships based on continuous improvement and best practice. Skilled in negotiating complex contractual agreements. Ability to skillfully negotiate complex contracts and service agreements, and manage > $500MM annual commodity spend.Specialties: Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Indirect CAPEX , Construction & A&E services, production equipment, equipment installation, MRO, software and licenses, packaging material and containers, MHE, energy/utilities, consulting, and other indirect categories.
Listed skills include Purchasing Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Intercultural Communication, Supply Chain Management, and 34 others.