Accomplished Purchasing Manager with a proven track of providing exceptional leadership and strategy solutions for industry leaders. Extensive cross-functional expertise in procurement, buying, materials management, logistics, relationship management and the development of integral process improvements. Over twenty years' experience in chemicals and ten years in purchasing. Skilled in Operations Management, Management, Continuous Improvement, Transportation, and DOT Compliance. Graduate from Brannell Institue with a degree in accounting. Innovative thinker, experienced negotiator capable of establishing strategic vendor/supplier relationships that lead to performance based, low-cost pricing agreements.