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Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and purchasing involving numerous part numbers in manufacturing environment in industries ranging from electronics to medical. More than 18 years experience in purchasing, 4 years in indirect buying and 14 years in direct materials. supervised a team of buyers and held a Strategic Buyer role in developing contracts with suppliers. Successful track record obtaining cost savings and reducing supplier lead times and increasing inventory turns.Implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory programs with major suppliers, obtain cost savings in high dollar inventory items. Interfaced directly with suppliers in the US, Europe and Asia, including extensive travel for problem solving, auditing and contract negotiations.Very comfortable interfacing with cross functional teams such as engineering, finance, marketing, and quality and all levels of the organization to promote continuous improvement