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TAMARA WIGHTMAN

TAMARA WIGHTMAN

Sorrento,FL

Summary

Knowledgeable Strategic Sourcing Director with proven track record in building supplier and vendor relationships. Demonstrated success in lowering costs and achieving great incentives. Leveraged analytical skills and strategic planning to ensure high quality products, low costs and valid supply chains. Focused on team collaboration and results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

National Accounts Manager

Maronda Homes
02.2021 - 05.2025
  • Sourced major manufacturers and suppliers
  • Conducted RFPs, negotiated, collaborated and awarded partnership agreements
  • Sourced, bid and contracted regional vendors
  • Achieved multimillion dollar YOY profit growth by decreasing costs
  • Implemented a discount program that saved 15%
  • Invoiced and collected rebate incentives

Director of Purchasing

Tavistock Development
06.2015 - 11.2020
  • Sourced suppliers and manufacturers
  • Executed RFPs and RFQs
  • Collaborated with internal teams on awards
  • Created partnership incentive agreements
  • Reduced costs and improved quality
  • Managed and trained purchasing team
  • Spearheaded new software implementation

Purchasing Manager

Standard Pacific Homes
05.2007 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with CEO and other department leaders to determine organizational goals
  • Implemented RFP and RFQ processes to source major manufacturers, suppliers and vendors
  • Negotiated pricing and incentives
  • Collaborated and finalized agreements and contracts
  • Nurtured supplier and vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality products and services
  • Managed and trained purchasing team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Contract negotiations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Performance tracking
  • Staff training and development
  • Self motivation

Certification

Karrass Negotiation Training

Timeline

National Accounts Manager

Maronda Homes
02.2021 - 05.2025

Director of Purchasing

Tavistock Development
06.2015 - 11.2020

Purchasing Manager

Standard Pacific Homes
05.2007 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix

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