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Director Global Sourcing

Cardinal Health is a hospital & health care company that offers clinically-proven medical products and pharmaceuticals and solutions for supply chain efficiency from hospital to home.

Strong sourcing and supplier relationship manager experienced across multiple manufacturing industries and spend categories. Skilled negotiator and procurement department leader. Proven producer of cost reduction, manager of operational metrics, and driver of change. Experience in managing core procurement, R&D, and OEM sourcing operations. High energy and results oriented leader, able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.Began career with GE Aerospace procurement organization and moved from defense industry to commercial captial equipment, to telecom, and on to medical device industry. Knowledge of various commodities including indirect/capital, machining, metal and plastic extrusions, injection molding, electronics/PCB's, optical, and medical devices.Specialties: Negotiation Strategic Planning Lean Supply Management Cost Improvement Execution Supplier/Customer Relationship Management