Ken Hake

Background

About Ken Hake

SENIOR EXECUTIVE: PROCUREMENT / SUPPLY CHAIN / SHARED SERVICES: Senior executive who has delivered breakthrough results and organization transformations by combining expertise in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement shared services and operations. Discerning Strategist who successfully positions supply chain organizations as innovative partners in cost management, revenue and cash growth, and market share growth of diverse consumer products. Forward thinker able to quickly identify and single out those resources, processes, systems and metrics that make a positive, measurable impact toward the achievement of corporate goals. A track record of working across cultures and leading a diverse global organization. Throughout an international career, has lead country, regional and global organizations of up to 850 employees, leveraging strengths and capabilities with a strong foundation of values and ethics. Managed operating budgets of $85 Million and sourcing spend of $4 Billion. Worked in China and the United States. Decisive communicator skilled in converting complex business challenges into opportunities to deliver valuable knowledge and insights. Navigates confidentiality from the front line, suppliers to the board room and operates effectively in multinational business environments. Areas of expertise-> Executive Leadership -> End-to-End Supply Chain -> Transformation & Change -> Strategy Development / Execution -> Global Strategic Sourcing -> Cross Functional Team Performance -> Budget/Spend Optimization -> Contract Negotiation/Reviews