Veteran global sourcing professional with expertise in both high technology and traditional manufacturing environments for Fortune 100 companies. Track record of success across multiple commodities. Excellent negotiation and vendor/contact management skills. Proven record of spearheading national & global strategic vendor change programs and strategic sourcing plans that have continually provided timely support to critical operations, reduced acquisition costs, shortened design cycle times, and improved net profitability. Hands-on experience in statistical process control, lean processes, and continuous improvement programs. Green Belt Certified & actively pursuing CPSM certification.