Sonja Webb Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

Responsible for leading category strategy development and implementation through strategic sourcing, category management, and process improvement activities in support of the business’ rapidly growing sourcing and contracting requirements. Well versed in Strategic Procurement and a pivotal leader in driving cross-functional teams to establish and sustain.

Contribute to the development of robust strategic sourcing plans for IT Professional Services portfolio. Ensure value is maximized through the whole life cycle of the category from identifying business needs to ongoing category management, collaborating with Legal, Risk and Insurance departments on acceptable level of contractual risk and supply resilience.

Houston, Texas Area

• Integrated HSE Management System and Risk manual requirements within upstream lines of business to align with HSE Policy & Objectives and Goal Zero safety and performance culture. Developed HSE strategies to address.
• Led the implementation of over 40 Management System and Risk (Health, Personal Safety, Security, Environment, Transport, Social Performance, Environment and Product Stewardship) mandatory manuals with subject matter.
• Tracked the premier Competence manual implementation for 6 lines of business and provided monthly status updates to Leadership, ensuring group timelines achieved and management kept up to date.
• Constructed global management tool (Roles & Responsibilities Index) for all Leaders to understand job-specific responsibilities related to company’s mandatory manual requirements.
• Developed and conducted 20 plus face-to-face trainings on the HSE Management System & Risk manuals for staff comprehension of respective responsibilities.

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed $25M industrial packaging portfolio and lead sourcing activities, including supplier solicitation, strategy development, evaluation, negotiation, and implementation. Interfaced with marketing, sales, packaging.
• Generated savings of $120K per annum by negotiating the extension of automotive label contract.
• Negotiated drum contract producing 10% savings and reduction in supplier base.
• Implemented drum supplier changes, ensuring seamless transition of 4 sourcing changes with supply chain, plant personnel and suppliers and received a Special Recognition Award.
• Executed supplier contracts considering general contract terms, including but not limited to intellectual property, indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, and worked with Legal and Corporate Insurance in.

Houston, Texas Area

• Tactical Project Buyer of materials (pipe, valves, fittings) and services for onshore and offshore capital projects.
• Solicited competitive proposals from qualified suppliers, prepared and analyzed bid summaries and recommended suppliers.
• Conducted menu-based tenders, quantifying best in class options.
• Collaborated with Supplier Diversity to ensure inclusion of Minority and Women Business into procurement processes.
• Monitored and expedited orders to ensure on-time delivery.