Detail and goal-oriented Supply Chain Management Professional working with suppliers in US, Mexico, Canada and Asia. Offering end-to-end experience in supply chain, materials, and production within ISO9001 & AS9100 manufacturing environments. Excellent insight in business with strong organizational skills, demonstrating sound judgment in establishing priorities and making good decisions.Demonstrated great leadership while working with Asian suppliers on new product introduction, supplier engagement and risk assessments. Negotiated long term agreements for electronic components, machined parts, castings and forgings with key suppliers within the current supply base. Worked closely with buying team on supplier development and commodity strategies and were able to negotiate lower pricing on certain procured parts, able to increase net terms with some suppliers and even was able to help with inventory reduction by getting suppliers to agree to keep inventory on hand. An established Team Leader and Manager who meets or exceeds goals and objectives, creative and innovative in developing new improved methods, procedures and techniques. Some core competencies are, production & inventory management, sales & customer service, contract negotiations, small business program development, FAR/DFAR compliance, program & project management, transition management and machining & fabrication.