An effective Supply Chain is an integral part of any successful business enterprise. As a collaborative leader, I consistently meet commitments, across multiple business units, with integrity.I manage relationships and influence internal, external and cross-functional stakeholders, throughout the entire product life cycle, with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in mind. Considered a problem-solver, I have extensive experience in process improvement & consensus building and am able to quickly identify the root cause of issues and translate complex processes into clear, understandable, and actionable steps.I strongly believe in leading and mentoring by providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities and was able to do just that with my team of diverse supply chain professionals. AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Global Sourcing & Procurement- Low-Cost Region Development- Supplier Performance Data Analysis & Risk Assessment- Development of strategic sourcing plans- Supplier identification/selection- Supplier partnership/developmentCertifications:- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt- Toyota Practical Problem SolvingAvailable to discuss new opportunities, remote or within the South Florida area.Please contact me at william_little@walfamily.net
Global Sourcing | Supplier Management | Contract Negotiations
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Pursuing Global Sourcing Leader RoleGlobal Sourcing | Supplier Management | Contract Negotiations Sep 2023 - Present
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Associate Director, Global Strategic SourcingCollins Aerospace Jun 2022 - Sep 2023Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesNavigated challenges of leading remote team of 10 Work Transfer Project Managers, created environment of support, engagement and accountability.Selected Accomplishments:- Initiated standard work to increase effectiveness of work transfer team. Initially, team of 3 Project Managers worked on only 6 projects. After 1 year, team of 10 worked on over 60 active projects.- Led team to meet ambitious 2023 savings goals of $9.7M, as well as currently executing robust plan to exceed 2024 and 2025 consolidated synergy savings target of $25M. -
Senior Manager, Purchasing & Strategic SourcingRockwell Collins Sep 2018 - Jun 2022Medley, FloridaManaged Strategic Sourcing team of 4 and Tactical Sourcing team of 5 across 3 different physical sites located in Miami, FL, Jeffersonville, IN and Peshtigo, WI.- Improved supplier on time delivery by 15% to support manufacturing operations by actively engaging high risk suppliers.- Executed major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software integration (SAP), representing Supply Chain and Supplier Quality interests. -
Project Manager, Strategic SourcingB/E Aerospace Nov 2004 - Sep 2018Medley, FloridaManaged outsourcing projects to recognize cost savings within Supply Chain. Outsourced components and major sub-assemblies.- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to increase Master Term Agreement coverage to 95% of top tier suppliers.- Completed outsource of complex mechanical assemblies to suppliers in Ireland and China for realized, landed cost savings of 50%.
William Little Education Details
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Industrial Technology Education
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