• Execute purchase orders based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory levels • Source and purchase raw materials, components, and strategic commodities to support production requirements • Identify and evaluate suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts • Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), and drive corrective actions for late or past-due orders • Proactively manage shortages and supplier delays to minimize manufacturing impact • Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, quality, and cost efficiency • Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity and reliability • Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory • Perform regular cycle counts at manufacturing partner locations to ensure inventory accuracy • Analyze inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions • Optimize inventory turnover and storage efficiency using data-driven analysis

• Review contracts for start dates, termination dates and other identified fields • Calculate lifetime value of contracts and amendments by vendor • Prepare, as directed, accurate and insightful communication of findings through presentations • Follow guidance to ensure quality and reliability of results • Ensure vendor contracts are properly linked and utilize a standard naming convention • Identify any quality issues and trends in the contract metadata

• Develop and implement mid- to long-term global sourcing strategies that address capacity constraints, optimize production location decisions, and support brokerage efficiency. • Lead continuous evaluation and improvement of purchasing activities to maximize value across brokerage and trade-related spend. • Own category strategy development for global brokerage, customs clearance, and compliance services. • Direct supplier evaluation and selection based on multi-factor criteria including service levels, reliability, compliance capabilities, and operational scale. • Lead complex negotiations and renegotiations of service contracts to optimize cost, performance, and adherence to regulatory standards. • Develop and enforce contractual frameworks aligned with risk mitigation and global trade requirements. • Create and maintain standard performance management processes across the customs brokerage space. • Provide strategic provider management on brokerage and import/export regulatory compliance across multiple regions. • Partner with internal stakeholders and legal teams to ensure alignment with trade laws, sanctions, duty mitigation strategies, and audit readiness. • Influence enterprise-wide trade policies and leverage supplier capabilities to ensure seamless cross-border operations. • Establish functional strategies with 2–5 year horizons, driving transformation across operational processes, digital systems, and sourcing governance.

• Lead and develop the Procurement Operations team, setting clear performance goals and fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and collaboration. • Oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle — from sourcing and purchasing to fulfillment and reconciliation — ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with internal policies. • Drive process improvement and automation across procurement systems (ServiceNow) to streamline workflows and enhance reporting accuracy. • Partner with Finance and Operations leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and asset lifecycle visibility to support broader financial and operational goals. • Manage vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and maintaining pricing consistency while identifying opportunities for vendor consolidation and cost optimization. • Track, analyze, and report on procurement performance metrics; use data to guide operational improvements and executive-level decision-making. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Client Success, and Project Management teams to align purchasing and fulfillment with client delivery timelines. • Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-impact procurement challenges, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to internal operations. • Support special initiatives and cross-functional projects that enhance scalability, cost control, and service delivery alignment across Coretelligent’s business units.