David Caruso

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About David Caruso

Strategic sourcing and procurement professional with over 15 years of experience delivering measurable value across global organizations. I specialize in optimizing sourcing & procurement strategies, negotiating high-impact contracts, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.With a strong foundation in both direct and indirect sourcing & procurement, I’ve led initiatives across IT, HR, professional services, MRO, facilities, CAPEX, and manufacturing, managing spend portfolios exceeding $1B. I bring a data-driven, analytical approach to decision-making and am passionate about building scalable, efficient procurement functions that align with business goals.Recognized for my leadership, communication, analytics, and mentoring skills, I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and collaboration are key. I’m currently focused on advancing procurement maturity and value creation at the enterprise level- 15+ Years experience in global operations- Strategic Sourcing (Direct & Indirect)- Procurement (End to End Process)- Adept in Procurement Technology | e-RFx | CLM- Leadership and Development- Supply Chain Management- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)- Skilled in data across the value chain from supplier and spend analysis to inventory planning and sales- Excellent Communicator- Time Management - Project Management- LEAN- Process Improvement MS Office Suite | Visio | Jaggaer Sourcing | Ariba | MicroStrategy | Qlikview | SAP | MS Teams | Skype | GoToMeeting | Zoom | Docusign | Adobe e-Sign | Google Suite