Purchase Officer with 11+ years of experience in Procurement, Vendor Management, Material Requirements Planning, and Continuous Process Improvements across diverse industries
Hands-on experience and exposure managing the entire procurement process, including vendor management/sourcing, financial management, and developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Expert at analyzing and minimizing supply risk, driving increased productivity, and reducing operational work by implementing standardized processes across procurement areas
Adept at evaluating supplier performance/pricing, lead times and negotiating terms focusing on reducing costs and increasing efficiencies
Well-developed commercial understanding, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills to articulate ideas, financial results and actionable recommendations