Gary Kormos

Background

About Gary Kormos

ACCOMPLISHED SOURCING PROFESSIONAL DRIVEN FOR RESULTS WITH CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENTS THAT ADD BOTTOM LINE VALUE Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with broad commercial and industrial experience encompassing cross-functional team leadership in complex matrix organizations. Collaborative in organizing and influencing stakeholders toward common objectives and developing strategies in driving for results. Strategic Sourcing | Contract Negotiations | Cost Reduction & Avoidance | Outsourcing | Change Management LEADERSHIP STRENGTH SUMMARY Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and legal counsel to negotiate all contract commercial and legal terms. Foster strategic supplier alliances that add value and improve supply chain competitive position. Negotiate strategic commodity supply: Fuels, raw materials and logistics to achieve lowest landed costs. Lead Just-in-time inventory initiatives, materials planning, forecasting and consignment programs. Develop and implement performance metrics and evaluations improving supplier responsiveness. Drive forecasting and financial budgeting of all standard / actual commodity cost components from source Develop strategies that provide contingencies and alternative supply agreements to minimize supply risk. Network to develop industry relationships to forecast market trends and identify opportunities adding value.