Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Supply chain and procurement leader with 22 years of experience driving transformation across global sourcing, procurement strategy, and inventory optimization in highly regulated industries. Known for leading enterprise-scale initiatives that improve cost efficiency, strengthen compliance, and build more resilient, data-driven supply chains.
Responsible for supply chain operations for the procurement, planning, and distribution of critical direct and indirect medical supplies across 240+ plasma donation centers supporting Takeda’s BioLife Plasma Services. Responsibilities include ensuring continuity of supply, optimizing supplier performance, and driving operational efficiencies in alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
Strategic Sourcing Lead for Illinois Tool Works Global Tool Unit. Responsible for global supply strategy, tariff mitigation, and supplier contract negotiations.
Team Lead overseeing procurement for multiple commodities, supporting new and existing railcar purchases. Approved demand planning and inventory management strategies across 4 distribution centers supporting 120+ railyard across US and Canada.
Responsible for procurement of steel and aluminum fabrications for military Humvee platforms and supported supply for assembly line operations. Led development of strategic sourcing plans aimed at supplier risk mitigation, year-over-year cost reductions, and enhanced supply chain efficiency in a high-spec, defense-grade manufacturing environment
Managed direct, indirect, and MRO purchasing operations for manufacturing operations. Secured raw material purchases, including steel and aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusion.