Elizabeth Johnson
High Point,NC
Summary
Manage and direct Procurement standardization and consolidation of product lines, streamlining suppliers to control company spend, reduce costs and increase procurement power. Reduced operational procurement affecting the bottom line for the profitability of the corporation. Team leader for the development and implementation of first SAP M/M procurement system for the corporate headquarters and 254 national service centers and 45 shop locations. Created strong vendor partnerships which successfully provide JIT quality national MRO products, equipment and operational services. Procurement and contractual expertise, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, financial analysis, project management, strategic planning, leadership, contract legality, process improvement, change management, and cost control.
A procurement professional with comprehensive understanding of vendor management and supply chain optimization. Known for effectively negotiating with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of quality materials. Valued for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to changing business needs.
Experienced with vendor negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and quality. Track record of successful procurement strategies and building strong supplier relationships.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
01.1993 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Old Dominion is a 6.2 billion dollar FORTUNE 500 Corporation which employs 22,000+ employees with 1,000 Corporate Office personnel, 254 National Service Centers and 45 Maintenance Shops throughout the United States
- Corporate purchasing centrally procures for the OD network
- Managed and direct over $1billion in MRO/Capital Equipment spend within SAP M/M system and MRO spend outside of the SAP M/M system, including national services, and Capital/Asset Equipment expenditures for Tractors, Trailers and Forklifts
- Procured and negotiate national and stockless programs, contractual services, vending services, uniform program, office equipment, office furniture, office supplies, furniture systems, office design, promotional products, forms management program, mail processing equipment and services, payroll equipment, air freight services, dock and janitorial supplies and equipment, yard equipment, freight recouping products, computer equipment, hardware, I.T
- Supplies and accessories/equipment, repair services for corporate office, 254 National Service Centers and 45 shops throughout the United States
- Managed Travel Services (2 yrs), I.T
- /Media equipment and accessories (13 yrs.)
- Partnered with vendors to provide JIT delivery, stock contractual products and daily distribution of required operational products, supplies and equipment for the OD network
- Establish material control objectives and vendor partnership programs
- Developed executive approved Purchasing Policy and Procedures
- Provide SAP M/M training and documentation for the Purchasing staff and OD network
- Provide direction and procurement training for buyers (4 buyers/2 shipping/receiving personnel)
- Assert practical experience and communication skills to provide internal consulting and support pertaining to procurement and company objectives at all levels, across multiple disciplines, departments and executive leadership
- Security/Data owner for the SAP M/M procurement system
- Managed high level/priority projects independently or via multi-departmental team interaction
- Cost analysis and justification planning for projects
- Responsible for all corporate and service center interior design space planning, workspace revisions and renovation design (Corporate Office and 254 National Service Centers (24 yrs.)
- Assure work is performed properly according to design layout
- Work with subcontractors on renovations and services for corporate office and service centers
- Completed workstation/furniture planning and installations for up to 254 OD service centers and continued expansions as OD renovates/constructs facilities through acquisitions or property development
- Work with construction managers, interior designers and architects for the completion of projects
- Traveled to review large installs
- Designed complete interior space design and install for the corporate office relocation to new facility in 2002 and team member for the second renovation of entire corporate office in 2013-2014 (1,000 employee facility)[Office environments], 2018 executive row offices, main lobby and large conference rooms
- Review/revise/approve contracts and legal terminology
- Ensure cost savings, quality products, and expedient service for internal customers
- Old Dominion is a 6.2 billion dollar FORTUNE 500 Corporation which employs 22,000+ employees with 1,000 Corporate Office personnel, 254 National Service Centers and 45 Maintenance Shops throughout the United States
- Corporate purchasing centrally procures for the OD network
Purchasing Agent
Carolina Narrow Fabric Company
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Procured machinery/electrical parts, office supplies, office equipment, office furniture, forms management, chemicals, general MRO, inventory analysis, service contracts for corporate and divisional manufacturing facility
- Worked collaboratively with engineers, Managed supplier selection and cost objectives for purchasing
- Maintained contractual agreements
- Implemented purchasing software package which converted manual process of purchasing to systemic process
- Trained accounts payable personnel and shipping/receiving clerks for proper purchasing procedures and processes
Education
BS - Management Information Systems, Health Education (Biology)
Gardner-Webb University
Skills
- Negotiation expertise
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Cost analysis
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement strategy
- Contract and vendor management
- Ethical procurement
- National services
- SAP MM Data Owner
Careersuccess
Procurement professional. Manage and direct Procurement standardization and consolidation of product lines, streamlining suppliers to control company spend, reduce costs and increase procurement power. Reduced operational procurement affecting the bottom line for the profitability of the corporation. Team leader for the development and implementation of first SAP M/M procurement system for the corporate headquarters and 254 national service centers and 45 shop locations. Created strong vendor partnerships which successfully provide JIT quality national MRO products, equipment and operational services. Procurement and contractual expertise, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, financial analysis, project management, strategic planning, leadership, contract legality, process improvement, change management, and cost control.
Certification
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) - Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
Service 2.OD Award
Recognized by the company for outstanding customer service, both internally/externally-2022
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
01.1993 - 11.2024
Purchasing Agent
Carolina Narrow Fabric Company
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) - Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
BS - Management Information Systems, Health Education (Biology)
Gardner-Webb University
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