Develop and implement supply strategy for 5 product categories totaling $30M per year. Utilize SAP and Ariba to analyze category spend and KPI trends. Forecast demand and adjust capacity to meet current and future needs. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate master purchase agreements. Review and optimize supply chain to capture cost reduction and efficiency gains. Assess supplier performance and create business and process improvement plans.

Provide accurate cost, schedule, materials, and labor estimates with a +/- 10% error of margin required to gain Commission S (final) approval with Executive level stakeholders

Selected as designated liaison and ambassador between German and U.S. mechanical design teams. Collaborated with global stakeholders, vendors, and designers to manufacture and deliver equipment for large capital projects. Helped implement global sourcing plan prior to RFQ/RFI process. Prepared specifications and technical bid analyses for stationary equipment. Demonstrated deep appreciation of international collaboration and communication.

Created and prepared technical specifications and conducted bid evaluations for stationary and rotating equipment. Supervised team of engineers and designers to ensure contract fulfillment. Maintained full compliance with BASF technical standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices.