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* Accomplished Senior Procurement Professional, experienced in category & supply chain management, strategic sourcing indirect and direct goods and services, contract management, program/project coordination, negotiations and establishing and enhancing processes, procedures and systems. * Diverse industry background with extensive experience and knowledge in IT Telecom & Networking ; Facilities/Construction; A&E Design, Hardware /Software licensing and support, ASP Hosting, BPO Outsourcing, HR, Marketing, Services (Consulting, Labor, Professional), MRO and Engineering & Test. * Experienced in hiring, training, developing and leading global high performance teams focused on delivering measurable business results, cost savings and excellent customer service through the procurement process.* Proven track record of collaborating with senior business unit executives on strategic goals and implementation of streamlined practices and cost-effective supply chain management initiatives to increase value, drive cost savings, improve quality and expand supplier capabilities.Specialties: Leadership • Influence • Strategic Sourcing • Demand Management • Make vs. Buy • Design for Cost Reduction • Total Cost Modeling • Negotiations • Low-Cost Country Sourcing • Supplier Strategy • Supplier Relationship Management • Procurement Transformation • Organizational Design • Category Management (IT hardware/software, Facilities/Construction, Telecom/Networking, Consulting/Professional Services, MRO, HR, Marketing, Engineering & Test) • Contracts • Change Management

Listed skills include Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategy, and 24 others.