Don Smith

Senior Director, Global Category Lead

Role
Senior Director, Global Category Lead at Barings
Location
Charlotte, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Don Smith

Experienced Sourcing & Financial Technology LeaderPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYResults-oriented Information Technology sourcing leader with a proven track record of negotiating favorable operational andcommercial contract terms for large global corporations. Skilled at problem solving, governance, data-drivendecision-making and departmental financial management; highly focused on fostering cross-team collaboration, anddelivering innovative solutions that yield competitive business advantages.SKILLSStrategic Sourcing LeadershipClient RelationsSupplier ManagementTeam-Building & People DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementCorporate AccountingPerformance ManagementForecastingOrganizational Design & RestructuringFinancial Management & GovernanceCross-Regional Management Within Global OrganizationsSkilled Contract NegotiatorBusiness AnalysisProblem SolvingContract ManagementBudgeting

Experience

  1. Senior Director, Global Category Lead

    Barings

    Oct 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

  • Manhattan College

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Skills

  • Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Budgeting
  • IT Strategy
  • Business Process
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Program Management
  • Forecasting
  • Contract Management
  • Accounting
  • Vendor Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Planning
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Professional Services
  • People Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Financial Accounting
  • Business Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • IT Management
  • Global Sourcing
  • Project Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Negotiation
  • People-Oriented
  • Business Development
  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Budgets
  • Finance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Strategy
  • Succession Planning

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