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Robert Hawkins

Critic · DISC type C
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect at National Veterinary Associates
📍 Cynthiana, Kentucky, United States

Robert is a results-driven Global Procurement and Sourcing Leader with a history of building high-performing teams and delivering significant cost savings. He is adept at aligning procurement with organizational goals through strategic sourcing and supplier management, holding an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Based on his education and work history in Kentucky, Robert may have an interest in local college sports. He has also taken specialized management and operational excellence training courses.

Unique fact: Robert completed a course on Porsche Operation Excellence in Manufacturing and Logistics.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect
Job Level
Middle
Location
Cynthiana, Kentucky, United States
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Precise
Critic
Negotiator

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

Cost Reduction
He has a proven track record of negotiating significant pricing reductions, such as achieving 16% and 32% savings in major spend categories in a previous role.
Procurement Transformation
He has experience driving process improvements, including implementing a centralized procurement platform for over 130 locations to enhance efficiency.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect
National Veterinary Associates
3-2022 - 2-2024
Director Of Procurement and Operations Support
PepperPointe Partnerships
10-2020 - 3-2022
Procurement Manager
PepperPointe Partnerships
5-2019 - 10-2020
Corporate Planning Manager
Florida Tile, Inc.
3-2016 - 5-2019
Planning Analyst
Florida Tile, Inc.
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Morehead State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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