Location:
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Work:
Target
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Jan 2008 - Mar 2013
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Group Manager- Indirect Spend Services Sourcing and Contracts
MTS Systems Corporation
Sep 2003 - Dec 2007
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Procurement Organization Leader
Boeing
- Renton, WA 1999 - 2001
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Procurement Manager, Shared Services Group
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Auburn, WA 1996 - 1999
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Procurement Manager
Education:
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Skills:
Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Vendor Relations, Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, Contract Negotiations, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, eSourcing, Spend Analysis, Team Building, Business Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Category Management, Supply Management, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing
Interests:
Global cultures, healthcare products, technology and aviation industries.
I enjoy traveling both for business and pleasure especially to new places, biking, cross country skiing, culinary arts, and movies.
Certifications:
Certified Purchasing Manager, Institute for Supply Management