Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Dynamic professional with an ability to connect with individuals. Works collaboratively or interdependently in achieving goals. A result driven, critical disruptive thinker to challenge status quo.
Developed and executed category strategies for cables, wire harnesses, connectors, and electromechanical components across an $80M spend portfolio. • Achieved more than 12% annual cost savings through strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supply base optimization. • Reduced supplier count by 10% through supplier rationalization and consolidation initiatives, improving operational efficiency and supplier performance. • Managed key supplier relationships, conducting business reviews and driving continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost performance. • Led cross-functional sourcing initiatives supporting supply chain resilience, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.
Managed sourcing activities for metal fabrication, machining, plastics and engineered components supporting industrial manufacturing operations. • Negotiated pricing and long-term agreements, delivering annual cost savings exceeding corporate targets. • Conducted supplier business reviews and performance management initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and responsiveness. • Identified and qualified new suppliers to mitigate risk, increase capacity, and support business growth. • Partnered with engineering and operations teams to support product launches, value engineering initiatives, and supply continuity. • Analyzed spend data and market conditions to develop sourcing strategies that improved competitiveness and supplier performance.