Robert Newman

Background

About Robert Newman

Executive with substantive experience in strategic sourcing, continuous improvement initiatives, supplier development and purchasing process systems development who slashed annual costs by over $36 million utilizing effective strategic sourcing techniques. • $16 million saved by renegotiating packaging contract across the Enterprise on both price and term • $20.6 million in identified savings by working with Suppliers on sustainable continuous improvement initiatives Proactive leader who looks beyond the “status quo” to identify profit opportunities throughout the entire supply chain. • 36.5% cost savings on packaging materials through Reverse Auctions • 51% cost savings on Labels through supplier consolidation and SKU rationalization • 15% reduction on input costs for new product launch by renegotiation of Film costs and Ocean freight • $200M savings on pre-mix ingredient/enrichment costs by re-negotiating consignment inventory program