Debbie Hobson
White,GA
Summary
Senior Procurement Specialist with expertise in sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation. Demonstrates a strong track record in reducing costs and optimizing purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Combines procurement knowledge with analytical skills to assess risk and ensure compliance in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
Textron GSE
01.2026 - Current
- Led procurement activities to align with operational, production, and strategic sourcing objectives.
- Managed supplier relationships, negotiated pricing, and ensured timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
- Analyzed purchasing data to uncover cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and vendor performance metrics.
- Track actual and potential supply and delivery to provide timely communications and analysis.
- Analyze raw material demand for purchase and on-time delivery in an MRP environment to ensure accuracy and adherence to the established schedule and to identify potential improvements.
Procurement Specialist
Textron GSE
12.2022 - 01.2026
- Executed purchasing activities for materials, equipment, and services, ensuring timely availability for projects.
- Processed purchase orders, monitored delivery schedules, and maintained vendor records to support operational efficiency.
- Assisted in contract reviews, supplier evaluations, and sourcing initiatives.
- Resolved material shortages and coordinated expedited orders to minimize production delays.
- Utilized ERP systems to track procurement activity and maintain accurate documentation.
Personal Property Underwriting Assistant
Southern Insurance
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Coordinated underwriting activities for renewal and new business, ensuring seamless processing and adherence to deadlines.
- Executed renewal processing, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining efficiency.
- Reviewed renewal files for claims, repairs, and underwriting updates.
- Generated e2Pronto and Hazard Hub reports to support new and renewal business processing.
- Entered underwriting data into AIM to prepare quotes and proposals.
- Prepared binders, invoices, and documentation in ImageRight.
- Provided exceptional customer service to agents and insureds, fostering positive relationships and enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Recommended workflow changes that improved customer service.
- Facilitated training sessions for new associates. Provided guidance to management.
- Participated in pilot project for coding and unitization of policy forms.
- Recognized by management for professionalism, teamwork, and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Skills
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Risk Management
- Supplier Compliance Checks
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Procurement Analytics
- Data Analytics
- ERP & Supply Chain Systems
- Forecasting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Purchasing
Activities
Enjoy watching team sports-especially football-and supporting local high school athletics. Active community volunteer.
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
Textron GSE
01.2026 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Textron GSE
12.2022 - 01.2026
Personal Property Underwriting Assistant
Southern Insurance
06.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue Global