DEBRA WILLIAMS
Senior Sourcing Commodity Manager
Land O’ Lakes,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented senior sourcing professional with over 20+ years of demonstrated progressive knowledge of supply chain and procurement practices across various industries. A proven and excellent track record of improving relationships with vendors, increasing supply chain efficiency, reducing overall materials budget, develop commodity strategies, and ability to lead cross-functional teams. Expert knowledge of cost analytics/market RFQs/ ERP implementation/economics and procurement methods,
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Strategic Commodity Manager
PGT Innovations
04.2022 - Current
- Managed and lead core strategic sourcing activities for aluminum/vinyl commodities +$300M in spend for windows/doors nine production sites for the PGTI enterprise
- Established cost savings targets achieving year or year cost reductions for commodity spend; averaged +$5M in annual savings with domestic/import suppliers
- Provided monthly reports to shareholders communicating KPI monthly savings performance status, spend analysis and market assessment of the assigned commodities
- Established, maintained, and improved supplier alliance by monitoring suppliers’ overall performance and developed risk mitigation plans to minimize disruptions in the supply chain
- Provided detailed analytics of supplier’s cost structures to identify cost drivers and waste that can be reduced through continued improvement activities
Global Commodity Manager
Carrier
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for managing and leading core strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodities + $75M in spend for Fire & Security Products at Carrier site locations
- Leverage the supply base to meet the company’s procurement requirements related to quality, delivery, and cost while optimizing inventory and assets management
- Develop and implement a sourcing strategy that develops and builds long-term partnerships with critical suppliers across the globe
- Generate value, productivity, and achieve financial commitments through the execution of effective strategies in the supply chain and unmatched negotiations (SchA) and top leadership of projects (SchB)
- Manage and negotiate supply (long term/short term) agreements in support of overall supply management goals and objections
- Advise/communicate with site buyers when to implement sourcing decisions in JDE as a result of supplier negotiations
- Work closely with engineering team to manage alignment on Transfer- of- Work projects from suppliers to insourcing at Carrier sites
Sourcing Excellence Manager
Amgen
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for developing, executing, and managing strategic sourcing projects in collaboration with R&D and Operation category owners to meet and support the strategic goals of the business unit stakeholders
- Effectively communicate with various level of internal business functions to ensure pertinent technical requirements and relative statement of work (SOWs) are captured to develop a comprehensive RFx
- Lead the preparation of competitive go-to-market events through RFx (solicitation of bids, quotations and proposals) with technical specifications, terms, and conditions
- Effectively manage and communicate project timeline details with project team members to ensure on-going alignment throughout the completion of the project
Category Manager
Gerdau Long Steel North America
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Managed and coordinated the strategic procurement process for approximately ($130M+) spend responsibility for a range of direct material commodities
- Generated yearly savings ranging from $1.5M ~ $5M by driving regional sourcing projects and commodity negotiations
- Analyzed category markets such as supplier base, competitiveness, logistics, and market complexity and utilize market intelligence to effectively develop procurement strategies
- Effectively managed bid process through Request for Proposals, developed negotiation strategies, identified cost reduction opportunities and manage supplier agreements for Gerdau 17 steel mills in the US and Canada
- Maintained relationships with internal mill customers and communicate cost saving measurements and assist mills with defining trial schedules as needed for cost- competitive alternative products identified through the RFQ process
- Executed and evaluate commodity benchmark gap analysis to determine forecasted pricing for yearly PEX Planning
- Communicated negotiated terms and conditions to regional buyer planners to ensure purchase orders and contracts are accurately initiated and maintained in SAP
- Lead the procurement team through the implementation of the Supply Chain Finance program to improve the company working capital by increasing supplier’s terms for over ($1B+) in spend for material and services
Buyer/Planner
Gerdau Long Steel North America
07.2008 - 06.2013
- Lead and participated in the implementation of SAP - Global Procurement structure by training, providing written process instructions and technical support to the mills end users located in US/Canada
- Worked closely with corporate commodity managers to ensure the negotiated supplier terms are reflected accurately in SAP agreements/purchase orders minimizing discrepancy issues such as pricings/freight/payment terms
- Planned/released weekly purchase orders to suppliers and expedite as needed per production schedule adjustments
- Resolved invoice discrepancies related to specifications, weight settlement and order requirements and coordinate the resolution of problems with the suppliers and accounting personnel
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies, review min/max levels, recommend adjustments, and collect supplier performance data
- Communicated to the mill technical teams of any supplier shipment delays which may cause an adjustment in the production schedule
Product Supply Manager
Royal Canin
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Plan and maintain adequate inventory levels for Veterinary/Retail products for multiple distribution locations throughout the US
- Communicate daily status reports to supply chain management and sale agents in reference to shortages or delays toward the delivery requirements of the products
- Release monthly requirements and facilitate weekly production calls with suppliers regarding production issues/constraints to forecasted plan
- Facilitate monthly operation meeting with marketing to discuss new product launches, packaging, and product promotions
Supplier Chain Senior Buyer/Planner
Giant International (USA) LTD
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Responsible for loading and maintenance of forecast data in MRP system to ensure product availability
- Setup and maintain all product components in item master and structure all levels of BOM and process all ECNs (engineering change notices)
- Ensure component cost structures are accurate and assigned to the appropriate warehouses
- Plan/release weekly purchase orders to suppliers and expedite as needed per any forecast demand changes
- Assist account payable with supplier invoice discrepancies in terms of quantity/pricing issues
- Work with third party logistic provider to ensure accurate inventory level is maintained at all warehouse locations
Master Scheduler/Buyer
Sweetheart Cup Company
02.2000 - 08.2003
- Developed, planned, and executed production schedule for thermoforming sheet/foam departments and plan all WIP for printing departments
- Responsible for forecasting a 12-month aggregate plan for assigned product and maintain a balanced machine alignment
- Focus on minimizing changeovers and production schedule changes while maintaining the integrity of the production schedule
- Initiate all work order releases to production team to support weekly planned schedules
- Track and adjust purchase order releases driven by changes in production scheduling, confirm pricing and communicate with vendors on expediting material as required
- Monitor supplier’s performance and initiate corrective actions requests as needed in addressing quality and delivery performance
Industrial Engineer
Lennox Industries
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Exposure to Kaizen, JIT, and Lean Manufacturing principles
- Responsible for creating and maintaining Bill of Materials and routing structures for parts manufactured
- Provided technical manufacturing support: cost estimating, make vs
- Buy analysis, and capacity planning
- Experience with assembly line balancing, setting production standards, and conducting time studies report
- Responsible for documenting detail work instructions for assembly processes
- Created and maintained CAD drawings for assembly parts
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Industrial Engineering
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Starkville, Mississippi12.1997
Associate of Arts Degree -
EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Scooba, Mississippi05.1993
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- Supplier Pricing Negotiations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Spend Analysis
- Risk Management
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Careerfocus
Senior sourcing professional with over 20+ years of demonstrated progressive and strong knowledge in manufacturing, procurement and supply chain practices. Expertise in strategic sourcing for a variety of commodities in the heavy manufacturing, building materials and biopharmaceutical industries. Collaborate and consult effectively with internal business functions to achieve company objectives. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, develop long term commodity strategies, negotiation and contract management skills, manage working capital, and develop detailed comprehensive cost analyses. A proven cost reduction track record.
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
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Work-life balancePaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programsCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursTimeline
Global Strategic Commodity Manager
PGT Innovations
04.2022 - Current
Global Commodity Manager
Carrier
01.2020 - 04.2022
Sourcing Excellence Manager
Amgen
02.2018 - 01.2020
Category Manager
Gerdau Long Steel North America
07.2013 - 01.2020
Buyer/Planner
Gerdau Long Steel North America
07.2008 - 06.2013
Product Supply Manager
Royal Canin
07.2006 - 05.2008
Supplier Chain Senior Buyer/Planner
Giant International (USA) LTD
09.2003 - 06.2006
Master Scheduler/Buyer
Sweetheart Cup Company
02.2000 - 08.2003
Industrial Engineer
Lennox Industries
01.1998 - 01.2000
Associate of Arts Degree -
EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science Degree - Industrial Engineering
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
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