Farah al Btadiny

Senior Global Strategic Sourcing Specialist @CNH

Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

Setting strategic direction for the assigned mechanical commodity, participating in negotiations, helping achieve the budget through managed cost reduction initiatives.•Sourcing and closing campaigns, meeting supplier rationalization targets, forecasting and reporting economic savings performance, negotiating price reductions, cost, quality, delivery, and strategic objectives•Drive tariff mitigation strategies and navigate the complexities of international trade to optimize global supply chain•Partnered with customs brokers to explore duty drawbacks or tariff refunds on re-exported materials.•Analyze market trends and risks* to optimize purchasing strategies and mitigate supply disruptions. •Collaborate with engineering and planning teams to support new product development and ensure material availability. •Monitor supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, and cost, and drive continuous improvement. •Worked closely with logistics and compliance teams to ensure accurate classification (HTS codes).•Ensured alignment with corporate trade compliance and advised internal teams on tariff-related risks and opportunities.•Led and manage RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) to ensure competitive bidding, vendor compliance and transparency.•Driving long term agreements, conducting market tests, awarding new business to maximize leverage, and analyzing various reports to identify cost reduction opportunities. •Implement and manage OEM supplier development activities to improve productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.

American University of Beirut

PMP - CEP Certification, Project Management Professional

Modern University For Business and Science.

Bachelor's degree, Banking and Finance

Hult International Business School

Master's degree, Business Administration