Personal Beliefs That Guide Me:

• Every person should be treated with respect at all times.

• I believe in pushing myself and others to reach their full potential and hope to reflect their amazing abilities back to them.

• It is important to clearly understand the objectives of my team and to also (when possible) help my external partners reach theirs.

• Clear and honest communication is always the best course of action when adversity hits.

• Relationships drive performance.

sourcing values:

• As sourcing professionals, we should aim to transform sourcing from a tactical necessity to a strategic asset.

• As an organization we should listen to all voices, but speak with one.

• Award business rather than recommend it.

• Define need by specification, not by supplier.

• Sanctity of the process must be maintained for this negotiation and beyond.

• Creating competition helps make each supplier stronger.

• Understand the strategy your business desires, challenge where necessary, but deploy once agreed upon.