• Led the procurement of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) portfolio of over one-hundred API with annual purchasing of over one-hundred million dollars, based on historical usage, current inventory and future demands to ensure inventory availability to meet production schedules• Recruited, coached and managed a group of ten buyers and coordinators to ensure respective portfolios of API were being managed efficiently with minimal impact to production timelines • Developed and maintained a diverse network of strong vendor relationships to ensure cost optimization, high quality and timely flow of materials• Reviewed, resolved and managed issues related to supplier driven changes, quality assurance, launch management, technical operations and regulatory affairs • Supported the improvement of the supply chain operations by identifying gaps, proposing alternative solutions and sources and communicating to key stakeholders• Advised the API sourcing group on alternative sourcing strategy based on key lessons learned• Developed and presented reporting on consumption, outstanding orders and inventory on-hand to support procurement approvals from senior executives

• Procured API’s, excipients, packaging components and other production materials and supplies to maintain sufficient inventory levels to meet production schedules• Strengthened and maintained vendor relationships through regular communications to discuss performance, quality and pricing• Negotiated pricing of raw materials based on changing markets, forecasts and quality to optimize cost and margins• Led a team of six coordinators in the creation, maintenance and revision of master manufacturing records to ensure they were reflective of current production processes

• Led a team of over eighty technicians focused on dispensing, tableting, coating and encapsulation to ensure timely delivery of product while adhering to industry and company guidelines • Developed vendor relationships through the procurement of production materials and supplies to ensure inventory levels met production requirements • Reviewed and carried out formulation experiments for new product development and remediation• Created submission documentation for regulatory affairs to ensure compliance with industry and company guidelines