• Managed and negotiated Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, and pricing for production equipment, tooling, and engineering.
• Reviewed SOWs to ensure quality and completeness of technical requirements. Identified qualified suppliers, prepared and issued RFQ packages. Analyzed supplier proposals and made sourcing recommendations according to business needs.
• Managed project specific budget objectives by identifying and negotiating cost reduction opportunities and product design related cost changes.
• Supported program initiatives and encouraged supplier performance to ensure sustainable, best in class business relationships.

• Coordinated with capital projects stakeholders to implement fair and successful bidding procedures by prioritizing safety, quality, and conformity to specifications.
• Performed detailed bid analyses, clarified submission details for stakeholders, negotiated terms and pricing, and presented award recommendations.
• Managed and negotiated NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, and pricing for Engineering, Major Maintenance/Construction, Services, Software, and Equipment Leases.
• Collaborated with local customer base to evaluate supplier qualifications, streamline purchase order issuance, ensure timely deliveries/adherence to work schedule, and monitor invoice submission.
• Supported ERP system transition activities by partnering with key stakeholders and senior management to analyze resources, evaluate automation capabilities, and streamline transactional efficiency.

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• Transformed the operational purchasing process by partnering with key stakeholders and senior management to revitalize the bidding experience, improve competitiveness, and decrease annual cost ownership.
• Developed and implemented a Competitive Lump Sum Quotation program for technical goods and services- Estimated annual savings of +1 Mln USD against a 50 Mln USD budget.
• Collaborated and led continuous improvement projects with site turnaround and maintenance operational teams to drive transactional efficiency.
• Partnered with Category Management to develop sourcing/contracting strategies and execute competitive bids and tenders for technical goods and services and implement contracting strategies