John Hayes CPM, Strategic Sourcing Manager for CONSOL Energy, Inc. has held procurement positions for 23 years, specializing for the past 16 years in multi-supplier strategic sourcing process management. CONSOL’s IS&T Department sourcing manager for 8 years, team leader for contract negotiations related to costs, capabilities, services, equipment and T&C’s on several fronts with CONSOL’s businesses. Prior to CONSOL, he was employed with US Airways as Powerplant Purchasing Manager and as a Project Manager, leading teams for multiple strategic operation projects, where they outsourced aircraft, jet engine, APU, thrust reverser and landing gear overhauls for all aircrafts types. $100’s of millions in savings and cost avoidances generated, with significant reductions during two bankruptcies. Working through two bankruptcies brought enhanced perspectives on negotiation tactics. John has traveled and worked internationally, experienced in many areas of Europe, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Kenya and Cambodia