• Manages $160MM in resins, additives, process aids, colorants, stabilizers, modifiers, TiO2, and pallets• Improves supply base by driving cost out, and negotiating/drafting supply and stocking agreements• Develops sourcing strategies and executes RFPs using Efficio Consultants process• Lead department negotiator and commercial contract subject matter expert• Presents strategic supply base opportunities, results, and improvements to VP of Procurement• Converts and manages department financial information from text files to Excel Pivot Tables

• Managed $100MM in raw materials spend and delivered $1.1MM, $950K & $700K in savings during years 2019, 2018 & 2017 respectively• Developed sourcing strategies with global supply base for direct raw materials and private label products• Ensured uninterrupted supply of raw materials while improving supplier performance in: on-time delivery, defects, claim recovery, and working capital improvements (WCI)• Mitigated material supply risk by developing supplier notification process• Established direct relationships with suppliers in China reducing costs and complexity• Business partner in raw material price inflation/deflation, developed raw material cost advantages, and minimized price volatility• Developed monthly and annual raw material price forecasts• Supported business growth through product innovation and new products to market• Developed/Delivered presentation on Procurement Negotiation Strategies for NA Procurement Team• Created tolling and supply agreements to support business strategies• Stage Gate approval business partner

• Managed $80MM raw materials spend and delivered $1MM in savings• Executed global supply contract for strategic Israeli supplier which was ultimately acquired • Initiated & drove UL certification for new improved Durable label while saving $200K/year• Presented quarterly strategic procurement category roadmaps to global business team• Procurement leader for printable top coats

• Direct Reports (5) - Plant Buyers, Logistics and Indirect Procurement Managers• Managed $170MM annual raw materials spend to support global plasticizers, lubricants, stabilizers, and specialty chemicals business• Managed $10MM global logistics and freight distribution for NA plants• Private equity procurement leader transitioning Ferro Corporation SAP ERP to Valtris Specialty Chemicals• Negotiated indirect utility contracts to support private equity transition• Implemented company credit cards program for travel and plant purchases

• Managed $170MM annual raw materials spend to support global plasticizers, lubricants, stabilizers, and specialty chemicals business• Direct Reports (3) - Plant Buyers• Achieved $3.5MM raw material savings in 2014 & $2.2MM raw material savings in 2013• Significantly Improved cost position for butyl benzyl phthalate plasticizer (-10%) to compete against non-phthalate plasticizers• Developed new suppliers for beef tallow and was a member of American Fats and Oils Association supporting stearate lubricant business• Forward bought soy bean oil based on market movements supporting ESO business

• Managed $100MM annual inorganic and fine organic (Pfanstiehl) raw materials spend• Global Procurement dept. leader in raw material cost savings ($1.6MM) and WCI• Presented key raw material market trends and savings to business managers • Managed major raw material distributors for all NA businesses

• Managed $30MM annual for solar and electronics business• Led NA Procurement department in securing supply agreements delivering 4% savings • Facilitated Continuous Improvement projects with suppliers and manufacturing

• Managed $80MM annual spend for commodity and specialty chemicals• Led NA Procurement department in cost savings and supply agreements