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Procurement Manager @ Xerox Responsible for corporate wide acquisition of supplies materials for sale, valued at over $500 million, from domestic and international sources. Provided marketing consultation on product, pricing, packaging, and promotion strategies as well as market intelligence. Developed and implemented short and long term acquisition strategies while managing all aspects of business, i.e., financial, technical, logistical and strategic. Architected positive vendor relations to achieve organizational goals and targets. Coordinated vendor qualification/certification programs. From May 1992 to April 1996 (4 years) Director Global Procurement - Indirect Materials & Services @ Tronox • Developed and implemented global sourcing strategies for indirect spend in excess of $400 MM across the globe• Provided leadership to reports across the globe (Australia, South Africa, Netherlands & China).• Consistently exceeded cost reduction targets.• Interfaced with consulting firms to improve speed to value of best practices• Collaborated with the stakeholders to ensure engagement, buy-in, ownership of key strategies• Implemented Category Management methodology.• Leveraged the Strategic sourcing process with focus on supplier relationships, minimizing risks, driving business value Stamford, CTSupply Chain Consultant @ MSC CONSULTING, East Greenwich, RI • Engaged start up clients and supported supply chain initiatives. Achieved cost reductions of 5% to 12%. Reduced inventories by 10% while improving customer service levels. Designed and implemented growth strategy, business process improvements, logistics optimization and S&OP processes in support of revenue growths of 20 to 50%.• Engaged as a Supply Chain Manager with Hexagon Metrology Inc.4/12-10/12, providing 1) thought leadership for a global sourcing, planning and distribution group. 2) Managed strategic and tactical aspects of SC team of 25 people. 3) Established business KBIs and transformed the organization into a high performance team. From February 2009 to October 2012 (3 years 9 months) East Greenwich, RIVice President Procurement / Supply Chain @ Oce NV, Arkwright Division • Reported to the CEO, provided leadership to a team of supply chain professionals responsible for global procurement of direct / indirect materials, logistics and services, with a divisional spend of $250 million and a corporate spend of $1.5 billion.• Led a company-wide, cross-functional S&OP team for effective management of customer-related key performance indicators (KPI).• Defined and managed KPIs including:o Order fill rate improvements from 65% to 95% through restructured S&OP processo Overall inventory reduction of 15%; impact $25 million over three yearso Category inventory reduction of up to 70%o Reduction in commodity costs of $40 milliono Freight cost reductions of $12 milliono Risk management / zero stock outs for any materials in ten yearso Functional productivity improvement of 20%• Introduced resource (capital, people, systems and processes) utilization mapping, providing direction and structure for operational excellence.• Provided leadership in planning, supply/demand forecasting, scheduling, procurement, warehousing, logistics, transportation and asset management.• Key goods and services sourced:o R&D: all lab supplies, lab chemicals, instrumentationo Marketing: printing, samples, packaging innovations and event planningo Manufacturing: direct and indirect materials consisting of chemicals, coating substrates (polymer films and papers), energy, MRO supplies, capital equipment and waste managemento General: office equipment, travel and real estate.• Launched new suppliers for finished goods, in China, Korea and India. Managed international supply contracts and quality issues.• Improved and standardized business processes• Developed and implemented formal supplier selection and evaluation processes fo• Responsible for a team of 70+ supply chain professionals,• Designed and executed individual and team development action plans and organizational succession plans. From December 1998 to September 2008 (9 years 10 months) Director Procurement @ Oce USA Reporting to the president, responsible for procurement strategy development and implementation for the Imaging Supplies division of Oce’ USA manufacturer of digital copiers and printers (revenue $3.5 billion). Formed an integrated supply chain team to support marketing (collaterals and services), manufacturing (raw materials, papers, polyester films, chemicals & inkjet substrates, and packaging). Additionally supported the purchased products for sale and capital equipment acquisitions. Created and implemented supplier evaluation process. Introduced a structured approach to business process definition, process re-engineering, and cycle time reduction strategies to enhance productivity, implement best practices and create an empowered team. Implemented aggressive cost reduction strategies and improved risk management. From July 1996 to December 1998 (2 years 6 months) Senior Buyer, Supplies Marketing and Sales @ Xerox Accountable to Product Marketing group for cost negotiations for all channel and market segments, market intelligence through industry contacts, national sales force support for unique customer requirements, direct input into superstore/retail marketing strategies. Responsible for asset management for consumables business ($30MM). Developed and implemented annual asset control plan and monthly outlooks. Developed new supply/demand models. Acted as liaison to internal distribution, technical, quality, packaging and finance organizations. From August 1987 to May 1992 (4 years 10 months) Manufacturing Operations Manager, Photoreceptor Plant @ Xerox Responsible for startup and ongoing production of rigid photoreceptors utilizing liquid spray and metal vapor deposition technology. Supervised a staff of production managers, engineers, and union employees. Responsible for production targets, e.g., process capability improvement, critical parameter management, rates, yields, uptimes, etc. Increased production by 5% and reduced unit manufacturing costs by 11%. From September 1985 to August 1987 (2 years) Manager, Materials Quality, Advanced Quality Engineering @ Xerox Developed and managed implementation of materials quality testing strategy for a new manufacturing plant. Purchased and oversaw the installation of a new test laboratory for chemical and physical testing of raw, in-process and finished materials. Developed specifications for raw materials and interfaced with material vendors on quality and cost issues. From January 1984 to September 1985 (1 year 9 months) Process/Project Engineer, Photoreceptor Operations @ Xerox Responsible for plant operations of a mylar web coating facility utilizing gravure and die coating technology. Provided support engineering, developed manufacturing procedures and managed technical staff. Responsible for raw materials, inventory control and vendor interface. Developed and implemented strategies for upgrade of a pilot plant for film coating to a production facility. Implemented innovative process modifications resulting in reduction of capital outlay and enhancements in quality and operational safety. Interfaced with external firms, e.g., consulting engineering and construction firms. Project scope $500K. Technical liaison to Fuji Xerox From June 1980 to January 1984 (3 years 8 months)