ISM Lifetime Certified Purchasing Manager with over 25 years of multi-disciplined expertise in both direct and indirect procurement of goods and services including, MRO, capital, and facilities / maintenance services. Well versed in all aspects of procurement skill sets with an impressive track record of meeting or exceeding goals in diverse businesses. Highly effective in directing procurement activities with exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.Areas of expertise:Third party / tolling opsStrategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsSupervisory ExperienceRapid Cost ReductionContract ManagementIntegrated Facilities Mgmt.Inventory ManagementRisk Management and CorrectionSafety and Quality Control (QC)Supplier Relationship ManagementSix Sigma Green Belt CertifiedOperations / MaintenanceCapital Project / Scope ManagementBid and Tender OversightMaterials ManagementSupplier PrequalificationMetrics ManagementCategory StrategyProcuremen experience in:ChemicalsFood ingredientsPackagingConsulting ServicesIT ServicesTravel and EntertainmentStaffing ServicesEngineering ServicesJanitorial / Landscaping ServicesTelecom ServicesE-SourcingPlant maintenance ServicesCapital ProjectsPlant turnaround servicesAudit / Financial Services