Richard Smekal
Assistant Director, Procurement @American Chemical Society
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Director, Procurement @American Chemical Society
DC, US
EDUCATION
Université Côte d'Azur
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Law
Université Côte d'Azur
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Contractual Law
ABOUT RICHARD SMEKAL
I am a global procurement executive known for building high‑performing teams, transforming sourcing organizations, and delivering enterprise‑wide value across healthcare, nonprofit, retail, public sector, aviation, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and renewable energy. My career has been defined by leading complex procurement transformations, elevating supplier performance, and driving multimillion‑dollar cost efficiencies while strengthening operational resilience.In reviewing my profile, you will find that I specialize in designing end‑to‑end sourcing strategies that reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), enhance governance, and position procurement as a strategic business partner. My experience spans direct and indirect procurement, capital equipment sourcing, and IT negotiations, and multi‑site operational consolidation in both domestic and global environments.What I bring to an organization:• Strategic sourcing leadership and full vendor lifecycle management• Global supply chain optimization and Low‑Cost Country sourcing• High‑stakes contract strategy, negotiation, and enterprise risk mitigation• Procurement process reengineering and change leadership• KPI frameworks, supplier performance governance, and SRM excellence• Deep experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors• Technology procurement expertise supporting digital transformationA few of my standout career moments include:• Leading procurement transformations from inception to sustained maturity• Building strategic, value‑focused supplier partnerships that support long‑term growth• Operating effectively in multicultural, cross‑border sourcing environments• Consistently delivering measurable cost savings while improving agility and performance visibilityOther things to keep in mind:• U.S. Citizen | Seattle native• Open to relocation (US/ Canada/ Europe)• MBA in International Business Law (Europe)• Multilingual: native‑level FrenchI thrive in environments where procurement is expected to drive innovation, influence strategy, and elevate organizational performance. If you’re building or transforming a procurement function, I welcome the opportunity to connect; r••••••••@yahoo.com
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