Nicole Ingram-Diaz Mba, Pmp Email & Phone Number

PROCUREMENT LEADER, NEGOTIATION & PROGRAM INFLUENCER, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PEOPLE MANAGERI have over 23 years of success leading initiatives that drive reduced costs, improve productivity and increase supplier performance.With a background in industrial engineering, I am able to quickly assess current systems and business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.I am particularly strong in managing the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to on-time, on-budget delivery. As a Six Sigma Green Belt, certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Black Belt Trained, I am practiced in using proven tools and methodologies that ensure quality and adherence to aggressive timelines.My background includes highly visible program manager, procurement and supply chain management roles at Abbott Laboratories, SC Johnson, and Johnson & Johnson where I have taken roles of increasing responsibility where I have been instrumental in decreasing costs, improving productivity and ultimately supplier performance.Experienced in transparent executive communication, cross-functional leadership, program management, sourcing, negotiating, and optimizing supplier agreements and performance to support critical product development, launch initiatives and company and division strategies. Expertise in:* Project Management* Project Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting & Staffing* Six Sigma Practices* Strategic Planning* Customer & Supplier Relationship Management* Process Reengineering* Critical Path Management* Project Risk Management & Decision Analysis* Operational Streamlining* Business Continuity Planning* Cross-functional Team Building & Leadership* Training & Mentoring

Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and 22 others.