Strong expertise in Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management acquired through 20 years of experience leading value generating initiatives in strategic sourcing and direct material commodity management. With excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills I am a real self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision in various environments including but not limited to international virtual teams.
INDUSTRIES
Implantable Medical Devices, Life Sciences
Electronics Manufacturing Services, Contract Manufacturing.
ENVIRONMENTS
Highly regulated
Medical class 3 (FDA classification)
High Mix-Low Volume
Lean Manufacturing
cGMP, ISO 13485
MANAGED CATEGORIES
Global sourcing activities across various product categories such as frequency control products (timing crystals, oscillators), MEMS accelerometers, optical components, wireless modules, liquid crystal displays, power supplies, cooling systems, ceramics, electromechanical components, injection molding.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE & GLOBAL SOURCING
Extensive experience in building and maintaining business relationships with Asian, North American and European companies.
Good knowledge of Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese business practices.
Two years of study spent in Germany - Business School.
Mes compétences :
Cost Management
Zero-base pricing
Strategic sourcing
Excellent knowledge of ISO 13485 environments
Complex contract negotiation
Supplier Management