Greater Chicago Area
Global supply chain and procurement executive with 20+ years of leadership experience spanning procurement, supply continuity, logistics, manufacturing operations, NPI and development engineering. I have led global procurement and supply chain teams of 150+ professional and 800+ manufacturing/distribution employees while managing direct and indirect portfolios exceeding $6B. Proven track record in: ● Direct Procurement – $1.5B spend ownership across EMS, ODM, commodities, and logistics; global category strategies, supplier negotiations, and NPI supplier readiness. ● Indirect Procurement – $5B spend ownership across travel, expense management and professional services ● Team Leadership – Built and developed large, global teams across North America, Europe, and Asia; integrated legacy and acquired teams while strengthening leadership pipelines. ● SIOP Enablement – Implemented SIOP process for a newly acquired company to improve supply/demand visibility and integration. ● Logistics & Distribution – Directed global distribution operations supporting $1B revenue; delivered $8M in annual savings through transportation strategy shifts and continuous improvement initiatives. ● Transformation – Delivered $75M+ in cumulative savings/avoidance through analytics-driven sourcing, supplier optimization, and working capital improvements. I thrive at the intersection of procurement strategy, supply chain transformation, and global leadership, building supplier partnerships and capabilities that align with business goals and deliver measurable value.
Lead global strategic sourcing team managing $5B indirect spend; delivered $60M+ annual savings/avoidance through data-driven sourcing frameworks and supplier optimization.
Directed $1B supply chain operations across manufacturing/distribution sites with 800 employees. Implemented SIOP for an acquisition, expanded distribution, and improved labor efficiency.
Oversaw $1.5B global direct procurement spend with a team of 150+. Delivered $16M+ in cost reductions, $15M working capital improvement, and $8M logistics savings while ensuring supply continuity and supplier readiness for NPIs.
Advanced from RF Engineer to Section Manager leading global engineering teams; partnering with product teams and suppliers to deliver high-reliability communications systems.