RESULTS-ORIENTED PROCUREMENT / STRATEGIC SOURCING PROFESSIONALDrive Improved Cost Savings and Product-Service Quality through Industry Best PracticesResults-driven, insightful, fact-based sourcing/procurement professional possessing key expertise in areas of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, and Contract Negotiations. Known as an innovative negotiator who demonstrates a high level of integrity with a history of successfully sourcing and subsequently managing indirect spend categories while providing both cost and quality savings and improvements to these enterprise-wide initiatives. Proven internal and external stakeholder long-term relationship builder, providing bottom-line focus, effective communication and leadership skills, and project management with cross-functional and diverse teams exceeding business goals.Recognized expertise in many other facets, including change management, leadership, managing/coaching employees, financial analysis, accounting - CPA (Inactive), reporting, and budgeting.Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / Category Management / Contract Negotiations / Project Management