• Implemented new procurement function through recruiting talent, development of policies, procedures, processes, and execution of best practices and strategies.• Delivered 140% of value creation target and 1,004% ROI through strategic sourcing initiatives and direct negotiations.• Supported operations in addressing supply demand imbalances to avoid supply disruptions and plant closures unlike our competitors that struggled with business continuity.• Acted as procurement’s primary change agent to build collaborative strategic relationships with internal stakeholders to drive change across the organization and ensure alignment with their business objectives• Led and motivated team to commence journey to become a best-in-class Procurement organization through effective stakeholder engagement, communication, supplier management and improving organizational capability.• Developed templates, tools, systems, and training materials to create sustainable framework and enable long-term growth to continuously deliver value creation, innovation and improve efficiency.• Partnered with finance leadership team to support initiatives that positively impacted EBITDA, liquidity, budgeting, and other key financial performance indicators.• Executed supplier management strategies that improved supplier performance and reduced supply base by 16%.