• Managed direct and indirect spend • Exceeded annual cost savings goal each year• Implemented quote tracking system• Worked closely with Sales Engineers to develop project bids• Managed MRO/Rental facility • Responsible for inventory levels• Reported to Division President

• Managed approximately $65 million in spend (direct and indirect)• Exceeded annual cost saving goal each year• Reviewed and consolidated vendors to leverage spend• Negotiated new agreements with major vendors that resulted in additional savings and improved service levels.• Worked closely with Project Management and Engineering to support field and in-house projects• Managed disposal of obsolete inventory and equipment• Reported to the Director of Finance

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies of new and the repair of used gas turbine components.• Develop sourcing strategies that address market conditions and support Vericor production schedule requirements.• Conduct rigorous RFQ process including clarification with engineering, analyzing quote responses, conducting cost analysis, and preparing sourcing recommendations.• Lead negotiations including final pricing and the establishment of LTA’s.• Procurement Process Owner.• Part of cross functional team that developed new main line engine which resulted in a 5% savings.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies of new and the repair of used gas turbine components.• Develop sourcing strategies that address market conditions and support Vericor production schedule requirements.• Conduct rigorous RFQ process including clarification with engineering, analyzing quote responses, conducting cost analysis, and preparing sourcing recommendations.• Lead negotiations including final pricing and the establishment of LTA’s.• Procurement Process Owner.• Part of cross functional team that developed new main line engine which resulted in a 5% savings.

• Developed and managed contract portfolios worth approximately $150 million in spend.• Tracked and reported monthly savings and compliance per Business Unit.• Increased monthly contract compliance from 62% to 74% in first year.• Prepared monthly summary performance reports.• Performed quarterly business reviews with key BU suppliers.• Conducted opportunity assessments with field personnel to identify sourcing projects that resulted in lower operational expenses.• Conducted sourcing projects consisting of cross functional teams that resulted in savings of $1.2 million in the first year.• Renegotiated contracts with existing vendors which resulted in additional savings of $250,000.• Prepared monthly summary performance reports.• Performed quarterly business reviews with key BU suppliers.• Conducted opportunity assessments with field personnel to identify sourcing projects that resulted in lower operational expenses.• Conducted sourcing projects consisting of cross functional teams that resulted in savings of $1.2 million in the first year.• Renegotiated contracts with existing vendors which resulted in additional savings of $250,000.

Senior Forecaster/Inventory Management• Implemented standardized policies and procedures for the purchasing department, resulting in reduced inventory carrying cost and improved customer service.• Led the development team that implemented order management and ERP system involving two separate software systems (Logility and Peoplesoft).• Trained and managed 8 person purchasing department that supported $90 million in inventory.• Increased inventory turns from 1.5 to the company goal of 3.6 turns per year.• Worked closely with vendors to resolve disputes and ensure on time delivery of products.• Decreased inventory by over $12 million, while improving service levels to 98%.• Maintained forecast on over 7,000 stocking part numbers for international distributor of cable products. Product Manager• Developed new product lines from inception, working closely with sales and marketing to bring to market.• Renegotiated price contracts with vendors resulting in substantial cost savings.• Negotiated exclusive distribution agreement with vendor resulting in additional $750,000 in yearly revenue.• Supported product lines to ensure continued growth.• Liaison between sales and development team for on going product development.• Conducted sales calls with national account customers to determine future needs.• Managed inventory for product lines reducing obsolete product by $500,000 in a six-month period.