David Caruso
Sourcing Director, Indirect @Confluent Medical Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Sourcing Director, Indirect @Confluent Medical Technologies
Morris Plains, NJ, US
Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy across all indirect spend categories. Focused on building scalable sourcing processes, driving cost savings, and strengthening supplier partnerships to support our growth and operational excellence.Role spans strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations. I work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver value through data-driven decision making, total cost of ownership analysis, and thoughtful portfolio planning. I am also responsible for risk mitigation, performance benchmarking, and ensuring continuity and quality of supply in a regulated, high-performance manufacturing environment. Passionate about enabling innovation through procurement and sourcing!
EDUCATION
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Green Belt, LEAN
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management and Marketing
Belleville High School
High School Diploma
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID CARUSO
Strategic sourcing and procurement professional with over 15 years of experience delivering measurable value across global organizations. I specialize in optimizing sourcing & procurement strategies, negotiating high-impact contracts, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.With a strong foundation in both direct and indirect sourcing & procurement, I’ve led initiatives across IT, HR, professional services, MRO, facilities, CAPEX, and manufacturing, managing spend portfolios exceeding $1B. I bring a data-driven, analytical approach to decision-making and am passionate about building scalable, efficient procurement functions that align with business goals.Recognized for my leadership, communication, analytics, and mentoring skills, I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and collaboration are key. I’m currently focused on advancing procurement maturity and value creation at the enterprise level- 15+ Years experience in global operations- Strategic Sourcing (Direct & Indirect)- Procurement (End to End Process)- Adept in Procurement Technology | e-RFx | CLM- Leadership and Development- Supply Chain Management- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)- Skilled in data across the value chain from supplier and spend analysis to inventory planning and sales- Excellent Communicator- Time Management - Project Management- LEAN- Process Improvement MS Office Suite | Visio | Jaggaer Sourcing | Ariba | MicroStrategy | Qlikview | SAP | MS Teams | Skype | GoToMeeting | Zoom | Docusign | Adobe e-Sign | Google Suite
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