Mollie Weimer
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated Sourcing Manager with experience generating and implementing efficient sourcing strategies, managing projects and overseeing supplier base portfolio. Proven expertise in effectively negotiating and understanding contractual agreements. Technical knowledge and SAP proficiency to assist in change and implementation of ERP systems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager - Americas
Weener Plastics
10.2022 - Current
- Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
- Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
- Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.
- Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.
- Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
- Completed training and received Sustainable Procurement Ambassadorship
- Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
CreeLED|Wolfspeed
11.2017 - 09.2022
- Commodity management, inventory planning and purchasing of various raw material categories in high growth, dynamic technology company.
- Daily collaboration with interdisciplinary and international teams working toward common goals such as worldwide commodity strategy and tactical purchasing methods to include scopes of work and bid packages
- Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions for supplier contracts while working closely with Legal team
- Establish and implement Sarbanes-Oxley compliant spend approval limit hierarchy
- Create and present bi-annual supplier performance and business reviews with all key suppliers
- Sync with stakeholders to ensure their purchasing needs are expressed, developed and exceeded
- Implement new, more efficient Capital Expenditure Request (CER) process for stakeholders to utilize when procuring large capital investments for Cree
- Overhaul Engineering R&D purchase request process and system
- Document project progression, monitor timelines and work within budgetary constraints while satisfying engineering requirements
- Thoroughly research and provide analyses of prospective suppliers through industry standard audit procedures leading to improved business development
- Daily sustaining activities include management and interaction with Cree's most challenging and diverse international supply base
- Mentor interns and new team members to facilitate and promote their success
Sourcing Specialist
Martin Marietta
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Responsible for procurement of array of products and services
- Direct negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions of company-wide contracts with vendors and contractors
- Build strategic relationships both internally and externally to support streamlined procurement process flow
- Maintain signed contracts and appropriate vendor selection documentation for audit purposes
- Project management for Procurement Systems team major projects and deliverables
- Manage mobile fleet program consisting of approximately 2,000 vehicles, including service contracts, maintenance schedules, and continuing improvement of response time and communication
- Research new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing
Corporate Buyer
BSH Home Appliances
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Negotiation of local and international contracts including but not limited to: Framework Agreements, Logistics Agreements, Supply Declarations, Quality and PPM Agreements
- Reporting to Director of Purchasing for North America, responsible for procurement of finished plastic parts, plastic pre-material, chemicals, insulation and printed materials
- Continual execution of purchasing strategies as Regional Commodity Manager for plastic parts in cooking and dishwasher product areas for North American region
- Responsible for continued benchmarking and negotiation of current production components and use of advanced tactical purchasing techniques resulting in substantial cost savings
- Work with Director of Economic Development for Craven County to help relocate and develop potential manufacturing facilities within county
- Work with teams of engineers, supply chain managers and industry experts to provide quarterly planning for commodities and pre-material
Design and Marketing Coordinator
ClearImage
04.2007 - 08.2010
- Show exemplary commitment to client service and importance of visually communicating uniqueness of brands forrelevant target groups
- Drive and manage product launch efforts, participate in product trainings for sales teams and attend sales conventions
- Plan exclusive executive events in the Raleigh, Charlotte and Richmond areas
- Create, edit and present brand standards for clients as well as corporate subsidiaries
- Work closely with clients to design and develop company logos, advertisements, web sites and brand standards
- Draft, edit and submit press releases announcing client product launches, expansions and other announcements
- Perform market area research for client expansion regions and utilize organizational and analytical skills to maintainclient databases
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology & Design; Minor in Business
North Carolina State University
Raleigh2009
Skills
- SAP (use and implementation)
- Contract Negotiation
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- AutoCAD and Solidworks
- iContact and Salesforce
- Oracle and JD Edwards
Timeline
Sourcing Manager - Americas
Weener Plastics
10.2022 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Manager
CreeLED|Wolfspeed
11.2017 - 09.2022
Sourcing Specialist
Martin Marietta
10.2014 - 11.2017
Corporate Buyer
BSH Home Appliances
08.2010 - 09.2014
Design and Marketing Coordinator
ClearImage
04.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology & Design; Minor in Business
North Carolina State University
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