Effective business leader with over 25 years of successful results directing purchasing, supply chain management and engineering groups in the consumer products, defense and automotive industries. Respected and trusted partner to executive management team. Diverse background including leading purchasing organization of $650million division, supply chain optimization, strategic sourcing, supplier development, global commodity management and leadership of global materials engineering group in $700million automotive business. Catalyst for driving change and transformational process improvement. High performing leader with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing-based business.