Nick Takacs

Lead Sourcing Specialist | CSCMP Supply Chain Procurement Professional Certificate | Lean Six Sigma Certified | 15+ Years in Procurement Excellence | Cost Reduction & Vendor Management Expert | Contract Negotiation

Role
Lead Sourcing Specialist at Reuter-Stokes
Location
Cleveland, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Nick Takacs

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a challenging position with a growth-minded employer where I can use my educational and professional skills to further the goals of the organization while continuing to grow, refine, and expand my skills and expertise.I am a Strategic Sourcing Specialist with extensive experience in optimizing procurement operations, managing complex projects and reducing costs across diverse spend categories. My expertise lies in vendor negotiations, contract management, RFP/RFQ execution, and cost reduction. Certified in Six Sigma, I bring a data-driven approach to streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency. My collaborative leadership style has consistently delivered measurable savings by aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals in both corporate and government sectors. Professional Certificates: Supply Chain Procurement Professional Certificate by CSCMP | Lean Six Sigma Certified | Negotiation Professional Certificate by American Negotiation InstituteOutside of work, I am passionate about motorcycles, live music, exploring the local food scene and pretty much anything outdoors. I like to travel and have volunteered in different states and environments for many causes nurturing talent and helping others grow. I’m looking forward to connecting here on LinkedIn! Feel free to reach out or send a connection request, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how we might collaborate.

Experience

  1. Lead Sourcing Specialist

    Reuter-Stokes

    Nov 2025 — Present · Twinsburg, OH, US

Education

  • Lake Catholic High School

    High School Diploma

    1984 — 1988

  • Kent State University

    Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Forecasting
  • Spanish
  • Food & Beverage
  • Budgeting
  • System Administration
  • Accounting
  • Hotels
  • Training
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Outlook
  • Financial Reporting
  • Word
  • Process Scheduler
  • Hospitality
  • Employee Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Budgets
  • Food
  • Purchasing Negotiations
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Negotiation
  • Social Networking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Equipment Procurement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Accounts Payable
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Purchasing
  • Sourcing & Procurement
  • Procurement
  • Peoplesoft
  • Marketing
  • Excel

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