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Chief Procurement Officer

Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate(r), Sharpie(r), EXPO(r), Parker(r), Elmer's(r), Coleman(r), K2(r), Rawlings(r), Irwin(r), Lenox(r), Oster(r), Sunbeam(r), Rubbermaid Commercial Products(r), Graco(r), Baby Jogger(r), Aprica(r), Calphalon(r), Rubbermaid(r), Goody(r), First Alert(r), FoodSaver(r), Jostens(r), NUK(r), and Yankee Candle(r).What unites all our businesses is a belief in brand-led growth, driven by an understanding of the constantly changing needs of our consumers and the ability to create products that win in the market by delivering superior performance, design and innovation.

An International Procurement Executive with over 20 years experience leading strategic sourcing teams to reduce the total cost of materials by establishing strategies for sourcing, planning, purchasing, and logistics to achieve desired results to earnings objectives. Significant experience purchasing resins, metals, packaging, finished goods, and indirect categories. Strong managerial, communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. A proven background in driving results and implementing global procurement strategies across multi-national organizations, both publicly traded and PE backed.