Delivered exceptional cost reductions and developed sourcing strategies for rigid packaging raw materials including steel, coatings, inks, compounds, gaskets, corrugated and solvents. Possess a thorough knowledge of global market conditions and cost drivers. Obtained top dollar compensation rate for scrap and waste management programs. Successfully launched 13 North American plants onto a new SAP platform, implementing the PTP program and training all personnel. Corporate liaison for all plant purchasing personnel.o Negotiated significant steel savings each year by qualifying multiple global steel mills, ensuring supply, and leveraging the lowest pricing. Mitigated price increases by utilizing fixed, indexed and spot pricing.o Analyzed & implemented make vs. buy strategies resulting in inventory reduction and savings.o Delivered energy savings over 5 years by participating in curtailment programs and hedging contracts for multiple plants.o Championed coating consolidation project, simplifying the business, reducing inventory and cutting costs.. o Achieved the highest scrap revenue for 9 steel plants by understanding all cost drivers, ensuring full transparency of the scrap management process and locking into contracts generating additional annual revenue.o Led contract negotiations, achieving excellent terms and conditions for a variety of commoditieso Developed a supplier compliance program, insuring vendors met all government laws and regulations such as the Dodd Frank Act.o Implemented an MRO corporate program companywide, contracting a third party to manage maintenance and repair spend, ensuring lowest pricing.

Global supply chain manager controlling $15 Million spend for all outsourced construction products, including fasteners, plastic anchors, zinc die cast anchors and flashings. Managed two procurement people.o Launched and managed global outsourcing program which included assessing and qualifying all areas of the overseas supply chain resulting in annual savings of over $700,000. o Increased EZ Toggle line capacity and output by 50% by automating assembly resulting in a 30% cost reduction.o Qualified new raw material and component sources saving 10% annually. Negotiated tool and die purchases, including oversight of preventative maintenance programs for all existing product line tooling, resulting in increased capacity and annual savings.o Reduced inventory turns by 50% for 2,500 SKU by implementing supplier stocking programs and Kan Ban systems. o Initiated capitol tooling projects, increasing capacities, improving output and reducing costs.o Shortened lead time of overseas product by leading the effort to become C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certified, reducing in bound inspections.o Reduced quality non-conformances by developing and implementing a robust ISO system.