ISM certified, excellence-driven, purchasing /materials management professional with in-depth experience in all facets of Supply Chain management, expertise in developing and leading cross-functional teams, global sourcing and strategic partnering. Especially skilled at low cost region identification and development as well as supply chain resolution development. Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, strong team player, attention to detail. Thorough knowledge of current manufacturing practices and a clear vision to accomplish company goals. Demonstrated managerial courage and tough mindedness necessary to affect real and lasting change within the organization. Intelligent and very resourceful; with a mindset that balances both strategy and innovation, with direct and successful execution. Possess a high sense of urgency with autonomous and self-directed attitude while maintaining a high degree of credibility to be convincing and persuasive. Proven ability to reduce cost and enhance asset utilization.Specialties: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Distribution, contract manufacturing, electronic contract manufacturing, commodity management, PCB & PCBA's, TCoA modeling, contract writing, strategic partnering, supply chain modeling & strategies, supplier selction, qualification & scorecards, QBR, Purchasing, Inventroy Control