Greater Houston
Procurement and Sourcing Management leader with 20 years of experience in various manufacturing industries driving strategic sourcing and procurement in challenging environments. Skilled negotiator in all aspects of international supplier management who uses clear strategies to maximize business performance. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to implement and optimize sourcing throughout the organization and to plan and execute ongoing strategies that improve efficiencies utilizing human potential and the latest technology based on market demands. Recognized as a big picture thinker known for impacting the bottom line while ensuring budgetary accountability, compliance with company standards and legal regulations. Experienced in the growth and development of staff in the areas of international sourcing and procurement, negotiations, and managing the supply chain process. Demonstrated accomplishments in: Strategic Sourcing | Multi Year/Multi Million International Contract Negotiations | R&D | Engineering | ERP Software Implementation (SAP R/3 MM) | Change Management | e-Procurement | Business Process Design and Optimization | Leveraging Supplier & Customer Relations |Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) | Leading Intercultural & Cross-FunctionalTeams | Design and Execution of RFX, Vendor Selection & Supplier Integration Processes | Influential Communication to all Hierarchical Levels | Stakeholder Management
Creator of sustainable growth by integration and alignment of interfaces in a complex environment Catalyst in transition to efficient processes Promoter and supporter of employee development Maximizer of innovation and technological improvements
Accelerator of global procurement maturity to world class level Generator of significant savings within over $100 MM annual international spends Setting standards by implementation of SOPs and ensuring compliance