KEVIN HUDSON

Results-driven procurement leader with over 15 years of progressive experience across inventory management, logistics, and supply chain operations. Proven ability to optimize procurement strategies, streamline supply chain processes, and deliver cost-effective solutions in high-pressure environments. Expertise in negotiating contracts, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and fostering strategic supplier relationships. Adept at driving operational efficiency and process innovation within cross-functional teams.

• Designed and led the procurement function for a $100M annual maintenance budget and managed equipment purchases exceeding $250M.
• Spearheaded a critical parts escalation process, expediting $6M annually in machine down situations for large-scale operations.
• Developed and managed the procurement lifecycle for an $80M mining component rebuild operation, incorporating forecasting and vendor management.
• Successfully implemented demand planning, sourcing, and inventory management strategies that significantly improved warehouse operations across multiple locations.
• Played a pivotal role in optimizing capital expenditure processes from business case development to contract negotiation and project execution.