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Strategic Sourcing Executive driving procurement excellence and efficiency with expertise in global strategy, vendor management, and team leadership.Experienced leader in procurement and global sourcing, delivering significant cost savings and process automation in diverse industries.Proven business leader with strong skills in strategic sourcing, category management, and team development for impactful organizational growth.Global strategic sourcing expert skilled in building procurement teams, vendor management, and enhancing business strategies across sectors.Responsible for the strategic direction of procurement activities across an organization, including:• Developed and implemented strategiesCreated and executed procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives • Leading teamsManaged teams of procurement professionals and built relationships with internal stakeholders • Optimizing processesIdentified ways to streamline and improve procurement processes, and ensured they are cost-effective and efficient • Managed riskIdentified and mitigated procurement risks, and ensured third-party purchases align with business objectives • Built supplier relationshipsIdentified and qualified suppliers, negotiated agreements, and built and maintained strong relationships with them • Ensure complianceEstablish and enforce procurement policies and practices to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards • Drive continuous improvementMeasured and tracked key performance indicators, and identified and implemented corrective actions • Collaborate with business partnersWorked with business unit leaders, manufacturing, finance, engineering, and business development to optimize efficiencies Skills and qualifications include:• Strong leadership skills• Strategic thinking• Extensive knowledge of procurement processes• Data-driven decision-making• Excellent negotiation skills• Strong organization skillsAriba, Coupa, Zip, Netsuite, MS Office Suite

Listed skills include Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Process Improvement, Team Building, and 15 others.