Andrew Risner
Highly Talented Global Sourcing and Procurement Executive
- Role
- Procurement Director, Category Management at CBRE
- Location
- Findlay, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Risner
As a performance-focused executive with vast experience directing strategic sourcing, purchasing, and global supply chain initiatives through effective procurement & spend strategies, contracts, processes, policies, and freight management, I have expertise driving procurement initiatives and negotiating contracts to achieve organizational goals. I’m well versed in strategic procurement/acquisition with expert knowledge of managing logistics and optimal product inventory levels to enhance efficiencies and elevate customer service experiences. I have a strong background in researching and identifying suppliers, and negotiating and closing business deals and contracts, including accessing, evaluating and awarding contracts, while delivering cost savings. Additionally, I’m an expert in managing and developing cross-functional high-performance teams while driving continuous improvement across productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.Both colleagues and senior leadership have repeatedly recognized me for my ability to establish trust, define the vision, and build long-standing, collaborative relationships. Please feel free to contact me with potential opportunities.
Experience
Procurement Director, Category Management
Jan 2023 — Present · Findlay, OH, US
Education
The University of Findlay
Master of Business Administration - MBA
The University of Findlay
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration
Skills
- Six Sigma
- Supplier Negotiation
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Sap
- Change Management
- Supply Chain
- Supplier Development
- Purchasing
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Improvement
- Kaizen
- Procurement
- Mrp
- Contract Management
- Continuous Improvement
- 5s
- Supplier Evaluation
- Manufacturing
- Product Development
- Lean Manufacturing
- Sourcing
- Supply Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Automotive
- Strategic Sourcing
- Materials Management
- Low Cost Country Sourcing
- Global Sourcing
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supplier Quality
- Spend Analysis
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