A Purchase & Supply Chain Management Expert with 25 years of verified success in developing and executing purchasing strategies while maintaining relations with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and reviewing product quality. Skilled at implementing long-term schedule agreements, reduction of supplier lead times, execution of supplier-managed inventory programs, and development of low-cost country sourcing initiatives. Proficient in working closely with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and finance to maximize product manufacturability and costing along with raising profitability. Expertise in implementing cost-saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of man-days, production cost, raw materials, and energy consumption. Skills: Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Local Material Planning, Vendor Management, Cost Negotiation, Import Shipment Tracking, Supplier Management for Import Shipment, Customs Clearance Management, New Item Localization, Material Supply, Import & Export, Procurement Planning, Inventory control, Cost Innovation