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Shelton, Ct, Us

Overall responsibility of a Global NPI Sourcing Team spanning across the U.S., Canada, U.K. and China. Own all NPI deliverables from pre-concept to launch, including the development of prototype to production strategies, supplier discovery, contract execution, KPI development and overall program costs.

Shelton, Ct, Us

Managed $140 million in PVO across seven global manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities included implementation of global commodity strategies, contract execution, supply chain classification, supplier scouting, risk mitigation strategies and overall supplier relations.

Managed $155 million in PVO across all Siemens Healthcare Sectors: Ultrasound, Diagnostics, Molecular Imaging and Point-of-Care.

Managed $65 million Global Commodity spend across five U.S. and International facilities. Responsibilities included implementation of standardized global commodity strategies, supply chain selection on all new product launch introductions, overall supplier contract relationship management and year-over-year cost reductions.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

Fulfilled a critical role managing a team of seven Program Managers and Sourcing Agents, while overseeing an R&D pipeline budget exceeding $150 million for this global healthcare products leader. Assumed a lead role in the development of 45 new products related to endo-mechanical and soft tissue areas, performing a full spectrum of project management functions that included resource allocation, outsourcing, and contract manufacturing. Engaged in routine updates of the status of contract deliverables to senior management. Envisioned, developed, and deployed metrics, tools, and processes designed to optimize product transfer from R&D to plant operations.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

Directed all aspects of purchasing, planning, and logistics for the Syneture Business Unit of this leading provider of surgical stapling products and laparoscopic surgery instruments. Exercised supervisory authority over a team of two supervisors and seven buyer/planners, with accountability for yearly purchasing budget of $65 million and an annual production build of 100 million units.

Provided executive oversight of $25 million in medical-related purchases and services for this medical device manufacturer, with direct governance of Purchasing, Production Control, Supplier Management, and Logistics departments. Achieved a demonstrated record of attaining or surpassing all stated metrics with regards to inventory management, on-time delivery, quality, scrap, re-work, and production standards. Actively negotiated all vendor contracts to obtain the best terms for the company. Provided key support to the development of departmental budgets. Introduced innovative and effective strategies to increase efficiency and reduce waste, including the implementation of a paperless process, the development of long-term supply agreements to reduce costs by 35%, and the application of Kanban manufacturing principles to increase inventory turns by 42%.

Applied superior business leadership ability to supervise a purchasing group of five buyers, engaged in annual purchases totaling $15 million for this provider of turnkey contract manufacturing and electronics engineering design. Ensured strict compliance with all ISO 9002 guidelines governing purchasing procedures. Improved supplier on-time delivery ratings from 74% to 94%, while collaborating with top supplies to reduce vendor base by 35% and implement automatic replenishment programs.

Ms, Healthcare Management

Bs, Economics