Gregory Swafford

Dynamic Leader known for exceptional communication, collaboration and negotiation skills, supported by equally strong ability to win trust and confidence from both internal and external customers. Solid reputation for providing high professional standards and developing lifelong supplier relationships. Strong analytical, reasoning and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow up. Enthusiastically embrace new challenges, always creating new goals to improve personal performance. Energetic and self-motivated leader, intent on creating and maintaining a positive work environment.

HIGHLIGHT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organizational/Staff Development Senior purchasing professional with 10 years' procurement expertise in: Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project Management, & International Procurement. Leadership: Supervised and lead teams of over 500 in operations to my current team of 5. Strategic Planning: Identified 3 major risk categories that lead to 2 cost saving programs and one major supply shortage within first year with company. Contract Negotiations: Saved up to $3M annually in indirect sourcing. Process Improvement: Team Lead for the Food Development team integrating cross-functional communication systems improved team member learning and instant sales growth with increased operational efficiencies.