KEITH WISHON
LaFayette,GA
Summary
Strategic executive with over 25 years of expertise in procurement, sourcing, and operations within the manufacturing and government sectors. Managed global spend exceeding $100M, achieving multimillion-dollar savings while streamlining supply chains and coordinating enterprise system implementations. Proficient in contract negotiation, supplier management and compliance, consistently driving operational excellence and profitability through collaboration and performance metrics. Results-oriented leader dedicated to fostering accountability and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sourcing & Procurement
Deployed Services, LLC
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Directed enterprise-wide procurement strategy for commercial supplies, materials, IT equipment, software (SaaS), transportation/3PL, CAPEX and services, managing $100M+ in annual spend while optimizing supplier performance, supplier quality, and ensuring FAR compliance.
- Implemented supplier diversity and ethical sourcing initiatives, strengthening competitive positioning in federal contracts.
- Negotiated strategic agreements (MSA) resulting in cost reductions by over $750K and improved supply chain resilience.
- Supervised and mentored procurement team of 14 and embedding continuous improvement practices.
Director of Special Projects
Deployed Services, LLC
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted with pricing strategies for Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, and Cost-Plus contracts in competitive government solicitations.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams and stakeholders on pricing of two major solicitations that resulted in Deployed Services winning and being awarded those contracts totaling $400M.
- Created long-term procurement strategies that improved purchasing decisions and reduced total cost of ownership.
- Fostered strong supplier partnerships to enhance delivery performance and service quality.
Operations Director
Intersign Corporation
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Oversaw 24-hour manufacturing operations across three shifts, driving efficiency gains through Lean and 5S implementation.
- Negotiated supplier agreements and rebate programs for over 30+ suppliers to reduce costs by over $300K annually.
- Directed production, quality control, purchasing, engineering, OH&S, contract manufacturing, and facilities management.
- Partnered with leadership on strategic planning, forecasting, and capital budget development.
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc.
01.2014 - 10.2019
- Led corporate and manufacturing operations spanning finance, procurement, IT, quality control (ISO 9001), contract manufacturing and customer service.
- Guided cross-functional SIOP process aligning demand, supply, and financial planning, improving forecast accuracy and optimizing production and inventory strategies.
- Delivered $750K in annual manufacturing cost savings through material pricing negotiations and labor efficiency gains.
- Reduced commercial insurance premiums by 10-15% annually for five years, saving $100K in liability and workers' comp costs.
- Managed ERP implementation, integrating forecasting, procurement, barcode scanning, and e-commerce with zero service disruption.
Director of Operations
Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Oversaw purchasing, customer service, accounting, production, and logistics operations for a team of 12+ across 4 departments.
- Established supplier scorecards and performance goals for over 100+ suppliers, leading to improved vendor compliance by 15% and reduced costs by over $200K annually.
- Managed import/export trade compliance, transportation/carrier management (air, ground, ocean, LTL, intermodal, etc.), inventory optimization, CAPEX, buildings/grounds and ERP/WMS systems governance.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- PROCUREMENT & STRATEGIC SOURCING
- SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLIER NEGOTIATION & STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- BUDGETING & COST CONTROL
- FAR COMPLIANCE
- CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
- ERP & BUSINESS SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
- PROCESS REENGINEERING
- LEAN / SIX SIGMA
- INVENTORY & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Timeline
Director of Sourcing & Procurement
Deployed Services, LLC
04.2024 - 08.2025
Director of Special Projects
Deployed Services, LLC
10.2022 - 04.2024
Operations Director
Intersign Corporation
10.2019 - 08.2022
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc.
01.2014 - 10.2019
Director of Operations
Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2014
BBA - Business Administration
University of West Georgia
Key Certifications And Technology
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- ERP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Verticent)
- Coupa Procure-to-Pay Business Spend Management
- BI & Data Reporting Tools (BI, Brio, Access)
- Microsoft Office Suite