Nicolas Viola

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ABOUT NICOLAS VIOLA

Strategic Thinker with hands-on abilities in negotiating and executing complex deals, contracts and structures with top management and key decision-makers; fully accountable for budgeting, cost controls and risk mitigation.Professional administration of sourcing and procurement efforts for food ingredients, chemicals and packaging solutions for corporate and contract manufacturing initiatives in full compliance with government regulations and industry requirements.Extensive experience in cross-cultural dynamics and international business practices in Europe, Latin America and North America through long-term residency and frequent business travel.Proficient in collaborating with internal business partners, suppliers, vendors, contractors and multi-discipline groups in organizing and launching wide range of enterprise programs and platforms.Goal-oriented Innovator and Team Player leveraging strong analytical, operational and problem solving skills to optimize cost savings, efficiencies and productivity in multinational market spaces. Successful oversight of numerous projects to streamline processes, identify new business opportunities and track corporate performance metrics Confident facilitation of important deals, resolution of operational issues and implementation of optimal solutions at both on-site and off-site locations. Self-starter with a strong desire to succeed in any endeavor with an inherent ability to analyze and remove barriers to operational excellence.* Qualified First Aid Responder.* Proficient in MS Office Suite, SAP, Navision and related applications.* Interests – Certified SCUBA Diver, Football, Squash, Running, International Travel, Salsa Dancing and Cinema.Global Sourcing Procurement Business Development Strategic Planning Profit Building Distribution Networks Cost Controls Materials Handling Market Analysis Vendor Relations Pricing Structures Logistics Global Spend Portfolio Management Operational Streamlining Shipping/Receiving Outsourcing Purchasing Commodities Forecasting Contractor Liaison Contract Negotiations Cost/Benefit Analysis Supplier Relations Country Strategies Budget Forecasting Bilingual (Spanish) International Business Permanent US Resident