Results-oriented Procurement / Purchasing Manager with 25+ years of experience, strong business acumen, and a proven record of significant contributions within large volume retail and manufacturing environments.• Leadership & Team Management – Plan driven coach and authentic leader with a solid reputation for building high performance teams through strong accountability, mentorship, culture development, and performance metrics that contribute to organizational success. • Relationships & Communication – Builds collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders including suppliers / vendors and cross-functional departments by ensuring clarity in all communications (verbal, written, listening, influencing, negotiation, and presentation).• Project Management – Highly developed strategic planning, organization, and prioritization competencies prove valuable in managing multiple competing projects / priorities in demanding environments where quality work and exceptional results are expected.• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Critical thinker and innovative problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify issues, assess risks, consider alternatives, and influence others to gain consensus and arrive at quality decisions.• Technical Knowledge – Proficiency in various hardware systems and software programs, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), video conferencing (Teams, Zoom, WebEx), SAP Ariba, Oracle, Serraview, etc.