Lydia West

Lead and support local sourcing efforts for site Indirect products and services (IT, Facilities, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Capital/Engineering), for current operations and future global network growth strategies. Deploy Strategic Sourcing practices and processes across transitioning manufacturing site.

• Negotiates with external suppliers for the company's best interest in purchases and ensures the translation of those preferred terms for goods and services are incorporated into the contractual commitment.
• Maintain strong alignment to the manufacturing network strategy and initiatives, support day-to-day business and engage closely with sites within the GPS network to ensure best value for individual site and network.
• Support and Manage Indirect material contract portfolio for manufacturing site. Enforce policies and internal controls and provide support for end-users in addition to managing vendor relationships and interactions.
• Develop and nurture productive relationships with internal stakeholder and external suppliers.
• Maintain continuity of current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) Indirect materials & Services supply for manufacturing operations.
• Support annual budget process for the site operations, working closely with category leaders, site finance, site engineering, general management and GP finance with “right first time” standards.
• Identify local suppliers, best practices and ensure local perspective inclusion in larger global initiative.

Current Leadership Roles:

• Go-Green Co Lead (Global Organization)
• CSR&S Leadership Team (Global People and Business Resource Group)
• BOLD Leadership Team (Global People and Business Resource Group)
• Toastmaster Executive Council (Site Educational Organization)
• CLIMB Phoenix Co Lead (Site People and Business Resource Group)

Facilitate end-to-end management of the sourcing bid process. Led projects by coordinating schedules, organizing resources and delegating work to meet deliverable and timeline requirements. Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.

• Supported complex contracting globally in a highly regulated area, lead contract facilitation and risk management, maintain agreement repository and status.
• Ensure excellence in delivery of procurement initiatives that maximize corporate, business, and functional priorities and objectives.
• Managed inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
• Provided internal and market analytics in support of strategic category plans and lead execution of procurement plans.
• Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
• Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.
• Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.

Leadership Roles

• CSR&S Leadership Team (Global People and Business Resource Group)
• BOLD Leadership Team (Global People and Business Resource Group)
• Toastmaster Executive Council (Site Educational Organization)

Lead facilitation of contracts and worked with internal and external stakeholders to identify business risks in new and established accounts. Drafted various professional service agreements and lead primary commercial negotiations with suppliers, as legal liaison.

• Reviewed contractual terms contained in supplier agreements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to internal process and policy requirements.
• Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
• Lead monthly report meeting for internal business owners for contracts nearing expiration in preparation of strategic sourcing efforts.
• Supported management and business case analysis of RFx in Ariba system.
• Maintained contracting system (APTTUS) and supported in the process/functionality improvements for Salesforce Contract database and overall contract lifecycle management.

Leadership Roles

• Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
• Blue Ribbon Committee Lead (Site Organization)

Supported Firm for Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction and Real Estate law. Lead external marketing strategies to enhance relationships for new business lead generation. Assisted Attorneys with preparation for hearings, trials, depositions and mediations.

• Implemented and improved upon administrative processes to provide a more optimal and efficient workflow for entire firm.
• Drafted legal pleadings and correspondence with counsel, court, and clients and filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
• Handled office scheduling, court appearances and screened intake calls.
• Worked alongside attorneys, paralegals and associates on complex cases and legal processes.
• Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
• Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
• Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
• Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English.

Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas. Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.

• Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to boost individual and team performance.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
• Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
• Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
• Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
• Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.