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Joe Ricco

@joericco

Dynamic procurement executive with a decade of strategic sourcing success.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in procurement and supply chain management.

I am a dynamic and data-driven procurement executive with over a decade of experience in delivering multi-million-dollar savings and transforming sourcing strategies across global organizations. My expertise lies in leading substantial indirect and direct spend portfolios, driving supplier innovation, and embedding operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Throughout my career, I have successfully negotiated high-impact contracts and modernized procurement infrastructures, resulting in sustainable cost reductions through strategic supplier partnerships and robust category management. My leadership experience includes managing cross-functional teams across multiple countries, consistently achieving significant annual cost savings and enhancing procurement processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SG
Current

Head of Sourcing & Procurement, Americas

Smiths Group

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Led a cross-functional procurement team across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, overseeing over $300M in annual indirect spend. Designed and executed a multi-year strategic sourcing roadmap that consistently delivered $12M
–$15M in annual cost savings.

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Senior Sourcing Manager, Americas

Smiths Detection

Nov 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Managed $160M in spend across direct/indirect materials and services, supporting three North American manufacturing plants. Delivered year-over-year cost reductions of 2–5% through strategic sourcing, supplier requalification, and payment term renegotiations.

NC

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Mar 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Directed a team managing $450M in spend for the F-16 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) Program, ensuring on-time, under-budget material delivery. Drove supplier collaboration initiatives to resolve capacity bottlenecks, achieving 98% on-time delivery rates.

BG

Contract Specialist

Bay Technologies Consulting Group

Apr 2012 - Feb 2015 (2 years 10 months)

Functioned as liaison between Army technical leads and contracting officials, managing large-scale federal acquisitions. Conducted detailed cost/price analyses on contractor proposals and supported pre-negotiation strategies to mitigate risk and ensure value for government investments.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Loyola University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business logoLB

Loyola University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business

MBA, Management

Pursued advanced studies in management principles and business strategy. Focused on leadership, organizational behavior, and decision-making processes.

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business logoUB

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

BS, Finance

Completed a comprehensive curriculum in finance, covering investment analysis, corporate finance, and financial markets. Gained foundational knowledge in economic principles and quantitative methods.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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