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Director Sourcing and Contracts

Calpine is an utility company that generates electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources.

Senior level Supply Chain professional with deep experience in all aspects of suppl chain management. Six Sigma Black Belt with process improvement expertise. Skilled negotiator in general services, production systems, fabrications, finished goods, specialty and MRO items. Strong sales and marketing background, proven to be a critical skill set in negotiations and customer service focus. Strong communication and leadership skills. Hands on experience with: - Six Sigma/Lean process improvement- Strategic sourcing and contracting- Negotiation of highly complex agreements- Development of supply chain best practices- Organizational development and recruiting- Supplier developmentSpecialties: Business negotiationSupplier development and managementLean Six SigmaContinuous Process ImprovementeSourcingInnovation trainingIncreasing Personal Effectiveness Managing for a Productive Environment