Results-oriented leader with extensive Procurement and Operations experience. Successful consultant and thought leader.• Experienced procurement executive with direct and indirect materials experience• Servant-leader focused on customer satisfaction and people development• Excellent problem-solving, communications and project management skills• Experienced in supplier management, internal and external customer interface• Formally trained (Harvard/MIT) negotiator• Certified Plant Operator, International Bottled Water Association; Manufacturing plant design & build experience• Multi-lingual with foreign living and work experienceSpecialties: Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Data Standardization, Inventory Optimization, Supplier Development, General Business Development, Global Business, Food Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense