Degreed procurement executive with 15+ years of extensive experience in strategic procurement, procurement operations, inventory management, procurement process design, procurement systems and procurement governance. Expert procurement leader specializing in developing lean teams with a priority on strategic efforts while focusing on details.Dynamic Procurement Professional | Lean Manufacturingsuumcuiqce@sbcglobal.netExcellent negotiator leveraging active listening to understand requirements as well as supplier capabilities to achieve the best outcome for the organization. Expertise in various types of contracts with a deep understanding of the terms and conditions for effective negotiations.Strong procurement leader, well-versed in developing processes and metrics while motivating the members to achieve or exceed their goals. Skilled communicator with the ability to mentor high-performing teams and collaborate across departments to achieve corporate objectives. Adept at using data analysis and lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.Core competencies:• Supply Chain Management• Procurement and Sourcing• Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)• Strategic Planning• Data Mining and Analysis• Communication and Interpersonal Skills• Leadership and Team Management• Supplier Relationship Management• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making• Technical ProficiencyAccomplishments:• Utilized spend analytics and e-sourcing tools to renegotiate wireless contracts, reducing costs by 30% and saving approximately $50,000 per month.• Developed and launched a central warehouse for indirect goods, serving multiple plants and improving maintenance scheduling, spend consolidation and inventory visibility.• Created comprehensive procurement policies and procedures, enhancing process efficiency and compliance across the organization.• Spearheaded an initiative covering a $20M spend in MRO supplies, achieving forecasted savings of 12% and consolidating the vendor base.• Successfully implemented MS365, including email migration and training on OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams, enhancing internal and external collaboration.Contact me at 203-919-3036 with any Procurement and Supply Chain leadership opportunities.
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Engineering Project ManagerNorrel IncBrookfield, Ct, Us -
Head Of Procurement & PurchasingHy Stor Energy Jul 2021 - Jun 2023Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesA startup focused on hydrogen production & storage with 12 employees specializing in the production of ‘green’ hydrogen and storage at a utility scale.Manage all aspects of the procurement and IT functions. This covers supplier research, qualification and selection; RFI/RFQ processes; negotiations; contract execution and contract management. Areas under responsibility included insurance, inbound logistics, procurement, inventory management and compliance with ESG requirements.• Successfully transitioned email services to MS365 and trained staff on using OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, enhancing internal and external collaboration.• Created and deployed tracking systems for NDAs, MOUs, POs, and Contracts, significantly increasing the efficiency of the Accounts Payable function and overall document management.• Developed IT hardware standards and comprehensive procurement policies and procedures, improving operational consistency and compliance across the organization. -
Director Corporate ProcurementRain Carbon Inc Feb 2019 - Jun 2020Stamford, CtA chemical company with two business units with about 1,700 employees. One unit manufactures calcined carbon while the other is a distillation and chemical unit with total revenues of about $17.3M.In addition to the prior role responsibilities, took on Management of the North American procurement team and warehouse personnel and related G/L accounts. Spend responsibility for all offices, production facilities, and laboratories.• Identified the need, developed a business case, and implemented a central warehouse for indirect goods serving multiple plants, resulting in consolidated inventory, improved maintenance scheduling, and spend consolidation.• Drove procurement efficiency by increasing the use of purchase orders and long-term agreements, refining the procurement process with plant and maintenance managers, and achieving a 3% savings on a $3M trucking spend.• Implemented ERP system modifications to enhance accountability and efficiencies, launched an internal Procurement SharePoint site, and collaborated with Global IT to select and contract a new SD WAN supplier. -
Global Procurement ManagerRain Carbon Inc Nov 2018 - Jan 2019Stamford, CtWorked with regional procurement offices to develop global or multi-regional initiatives.• Collaborated with three Regional Procurement Directors to align on global or multi-regional opportunities and negotiated agreements.• Developed a regional program for plant uniforms to meet new safety requirements.• Responsible for global procurement processes and standardizing two SAP instances.
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Category ManagerCovia Holdings Corp Jul 2016 - Nov 2018New Canaan, CtA mining & processing company with about 2,633 employees with total revenues of about $1.5B.Responsible for the total MRO, CapEx, Construction and Engineering covering about $380M spend.• Spearheaded an MRO supplies sourcing initiative for multiple categories covering a $20M spend and forecasting 12% savings.• Procurement lead for the drone program. Accomplished 12.5% savings and consolidated to two suppliers to allow the plant's final selection based on plant requirements.• Selected to provide negotiation training to all site purchasing personnel. -
Global Category ManagerTronox Sep 2013 - Jul 2016Stamford, CtA fully integrated titanium dioxide company with about 6,500 employees and total revenues of about $2.85B.Managed global procurement activities of MRO Materials and Services, a $420M spend. Led cross-functional teams including plant supply chain, engineering, R&D (including laboratory), maintenance, reliability and storeroom personnel.• Accomplished 30% savings on wireless spend, amounting to approximately $50,000 per month, and achieved 16% savings on a $21M spend in MRO categories by utilizing spend analytics and e-sourcing tools.•Appointed as MRO Council Lead and leader of the Best Cost Country sourcing council, setting global priorities and leading negotiations, resulting in streamlined vendor management and cost efficiencies.• Orchestrated the rewrite of Purchasing Policies and Procedures, updated contract templates with Legal, synchronized them with the ERP system, and selected for the team to implement a global spend analytics tool and e-sourcing tool with weekly reporting. -
Purchasing & Contracts Manager (Final Project Of Ngs Energy Lp)Leaf River Energy Center Llc Jan 2013 - Sep 2013Westport, CtManaged the Procurement function, negotiated all spend, and executed all contracts.• Achieved 36% savings on a $330,000 construction contract, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and effective cost management.• Successfully outsourced IT, HR, and marketing functions, streamlining operations and improving efficiency across these critical areas.• Developed and implemented a Safe Driver training and certification program, enhancing safety standards and compliance within the organization. -
Procurement ManagerNgs Energy Lp Jan 2008 - Dec 2012A development company focused on natural gas storage facilities each connecting to several interstate pipelines.Led Procurement operations to support corporate office (IT, HR, corporate consultants, [including property and liability insurance]) and construct facilities including equipment, materials and services with a $450M budget.• Generated 17% savings through steel pipe negotiations and secured $1.5M savings on insurance programs, highlighting effective cost management and negotiation skills.• Launched a Supplier Managed Inventory program, achieving 18% purchase price savings, reducing inventory by 8%, and ensuring same-day delivery for several MRO categories.• Developed processes with Project Construction Managers to effectively manage contractors at project sites, ensuring optimal contractor selection and cost efficiency. -
Commodity ManagerPitney Bowes Jan 2006 - Dec 2007An equipment manufacturer with about 11,000 employees and a revenue of about $3.4B.Managed sourcing for supply of commodities including power transmission parts, PCBs, cables, harnesses, motors, board components, plastic moldings, turnings, milling, electro-mechanical assemblies and packing. The estimated spend under management was about $25M.• Selected as procurement lead for the consolidation team of two manufacturing operations which involved outsourcing of approximately 700 assemblies.• Achieved 15% savings on $4.5M direct material spend across categories.• Worked with S&OP to develop policies for better inventory management and forecasting.• Developed & implemented Supplier Scorecard & Supplier Portal for suppliers to log in and access requirements.• Saved 16% on $6M spend by standardizing specifications, identifying strategic vendors, and implementing agreements via cross-functional commodity team management.
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Mechanical Engineering
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