Darren Morrow

About Darren Morrow

Strategic Global Sourcing Director proficient at delivering continuous improvement and reduced costs through effective negotiations, category strategies, total cost analysis, as well as hiring and developing an exceptional global sourcing team.Transformational Global Leader experienced at developing and refining strategic sourcing departments in a global environment, transforming existing departments into world class teams with a strategic focus, as well as building strategic sourcing teams from the ground up.Cross-Functional Collaborator skilled at developing alignment at all levels between key global functions such as Sourcing, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Innovation and Global Commercial.Multifaceted Supply Professional with continuous history of success in Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering/Continuous Improvement Management, Global Project Management and Sales Operations with experience in large global organizations as well as mid-sized growth companies.Medical/Hygiene Fibers Plastics Raw Material Petrochemicals Contract Manufacturing Commodities Budgeting Extensive Global Travel & International AssignmentsCapabilities and Skills Global Category Strategies M&A / Integration / Due Diligence / Data Room Design to Value/Cost 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process Commodity Intelligence & Cost Modeling Total Supply Cost Analysis

Experience

1. Global Procurement Director Global Category - Chemicals, Minerals, Resins, Silicones & Plastics

   Dentsply Sirona

   Nov 2019 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Clemson University

  BS, Industrial Engineering

Skills

• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Management
• Mrp
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategic Planning
• S&Op Implementation
• Global Sourcing
• Global Strategy
• Global Management
• Strategic Negotiations
• Contract Negotiation
• Departmental Development
• Change Management
• Direct Materials
• Commodity Markets
• Commodity Risk Management
• Market Intelligence
• Spend Analysis
• Supplier Development
• Strategy
• Production Planning
• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Materials Management
• Supplier Evaluation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Demand Planning
• Continuous Improvement
• Erp
• Pricing
• Cost Model Development
• Commodity Pricing
• Business Integration
• Spend Management
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement