Robert Johnsen

About Robert Johnsen

It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” - Mark HunterThe success of every business relies on the ability of its representatives to decide between vendors and products or services that require careful analysis because purchasing choices have a direct effect on operational costs. This is where an experienced Executive of strategic sourcing comes into play in efficiently prioritizing purchasing initiatives, establishing policies and objectives, and defining the company’s key sourcing strategies. As an accomplished Procurement Executive, I excel in taking complete responsibility for steering the execution, direction, and coordination of all Procurement endeavors within the organization; this includes managing budgets, negotiating contracts and terms, choosing and approving vendors, and determining when products should be sourced to a single vendor or to multiple vendors to provide for a stable and consistent supply.Through the years, I’ve accumulated expertise in simultaneously steering multifunctional domains with highly reputed business establishments. As an Operations Expert, I deftly carry out all aspects of operations while simultaneously tackling issues and uprooting bottle-necks. My areas of expertise revolve around Leadership; I build and establish organizational goals by delivering excellent client experience, meaningful team building, and by maintaining a comfortable and safe business atmosphere. A successful industry expert, I also excel in hiring, training, and mentoring a leadership team. I look forward to delivering impeccable high-impact Procurement and Supply Chain solutions even under tight deadlines.A summary of my professional endeavors is listed below and could be further explored in my resume.To discuss further on how I could assist you or your business: Call me:(77••••••16E-mail me: r••••••••@yahoo.comAreas of Expertise: Leadership & Team Building Quality Assurance / Audits Research and Analyses Quality Management Systems (QMS) Risk Assessments / Inspections Budget Management Training, Mentoring & Coaching Safety Measures / Standards Policies & Procedures Continuous Process Improvements (CPI) Corporate-Level Negotiations Project Management

Experience

1. Procurement Manager

   IRCA Group

   Jan 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Coe College

  BA, Political Science, Business Administration

Skills

• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• P&L
• Supervisory Skills
• Quality Assurance
• Negotiation
• Materials Management
• Supplier Management
• Operations Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Fmcg
• Global Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Sap
• Production Planning
• Sourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Leadership
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Management
• Budgets
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Pricing
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain
• Contract Negotiations
• Project Management
• Category Management