A savvy and highly resourceful PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE specializing in manufacturing and sourcing of consumer goods, including petrochemical-based raw materials, with global and domestic experience in supply chain management, trade compliance, purchasing, manufacturing services, performance improvement, budgeting/expenditures, and strategic planning. Excels in delivering value through the implementation of systems and supply strategies to reduce cost and improve quality and service. A proven track record of cultivating savings and bolstering output and productivity to achieve key organizational goals. A driven and insightful leader who promotes strong operations to empower a highly prosperous global enterprise.INITIATIVES AND AWARDS• Transitioned Armstrong from a domestic focused passive buyer to an analytical global market price leader.• Implemented sourcing managing systems and tools: supplier measurement system, supplier nonconformance system, material cost and margin model, savings tracker, payment terms tracker, category strategy snapshot.• Initiated global product sourcing from China/Asia, European Union (EU), and South America.• Effected aggressive spot buy and flexible contracts to move Armstrong to the leading edge of price competitiveness.• Eliminated single sourcing and started a program of multiple suppliers for key products.• Led supplier and manufacturing engagement efforts resulting in a better understanding of needs and requirements via regular weekly and biweekly cross-functional technical meetings.• Received 2004 Chairman’s Award • Recognized as the highest-rated manager and in the highest-rated department, the Procurement Group, in the 2017 Corporate Engagement Survey. Received a personal rating of 93% versus a company average score of 52% with respect to culture of engagement, strategic alignment, motivating and relating, and managing execution.