William Galiette
Glastonbury
Summary
Proven leader in strategic sourcing, optimizing supplier performance and driving cost-saving initiatives. Skilled in negotiation and supplier relationship management, delivering measurable improvements in procurement processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Manager
WM National Accounts
Windsor, CT
08.2013 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs.
- Analyzed market trends and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing strategies and decision-making.
- Established metrics to assess supplier performance, driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.
- Managed vendor relationships, fostering partnerships that enhanced service delivery and product quality.
- Conducted risk assessments of supply chain operations to mitigate potential disruptions and ensure continuity.
- Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
- Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
- Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.
- Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely servicing.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Procurement Analyst II
WM National Accounts
Windsor, CT
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Evaluated vendor proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Managed supplier selection process, ensuring optimal quality, pricing, and delivery terms were met.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry, and receiving.
- Managed vendor compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Negotiate costs with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
Associate Vendor Relations Manager
WM National Accounts
Windsor, CT
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Supported the Vendor Relations Manager in their activities as they related to the negotiation, selection and management of client service levels and costs with vendors.
- Managed routine negotiations and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- Researched, qualified and maintained a comprehensive data base of vendors and conducted regular performance reviews of vendors to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-1986
Skills
- Procurement processes
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic business relationships
- Negotiation expertise
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Manager
WM National Accounts
08.2013 - Current
Procurement Analyst II
WM National Accounts
07.2012 - 08.2013
Associate Vendor Relations Manager
WM National Accounts
12.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Central Connecticut State University