Supply Management professional with 23 years experience. Thirteen years of that spent in global sourcing and supply chain management and the other ten spent in operations. Strong business acumen and track record of achieving material productivity savings, developing and executing effective commodity strategies and exceeding corporate objectives. Specialties include:Developing and executing global category strategiesSupplier negotiations and contact managementLow Cost Country Sourcing (LCC) Should Be Cost expertLeading and developing cross functional project teamsDeveloping supply chain process improvements, and cost reductionsValue Analysis/ Value EngineeringSupplier performance, development, and relationship managementWorking with NPD and product innovation teamsLean Manufacturing principles and Manufacturing Strategy Value Chain Cost Management and Value Stream MappingExpertise supported by a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.