Supply Chain Management

Lori Cloud-Johnson

****.************@*****.*** • 281-***-****

LinkedIn • Conroe, TX 77304

Results-driven and accomplished professional with extensive experience in leading all aspects of procurement and supply chain management aimed at driving profitability and operational excellence.

Forward-thinking leader with track record of success in developing and implementing robust strategies to ensure seamless execution of business operations. Credible history of driving cost savings while managing annual spend with multi-million-dollar value. Demonstrated excellence in cultivating and sustaining strategic relationships with key suppliers and customers by delivering exceptional services. Proven success in improving pricing, payment terms, supplier accountability, and financial credibility while negotiating profitable contracts with key stakeholders. Technically astute at minimizing risk of non-conforming designs, products, and delays by identifying areas of improvement. Expert at by planning and executing large-scale supplier management program for acquiring and onboarding key suppliers. Proficient in upskilling team members by orchestrating comprehensive learning and development sessions. Skilled in formulating and tracking KPIs, procedures, and policies to boost process efficiency and productivity. Instrumental in partnering with top-tier leadership while creating and executing best-in-class plans to cascade company’s vision.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing

Cost Saving & Control

Program Planning & Execution

Team Training & Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Stakeholder Relationships Management

Continuous Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Inventory Management

Materials Flow Management

Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Regulatory Compliance

Key Accomplishments

Saved up to $28M of company within 18 months through effective contracts negotiation and strategy coaching.

Improved pricing, payment terms, and supplier accountability by implementing robust contract negotiation processes.

Drove up to 18% cost savings year-over-year by managing and negotiating profitable contracts; negotiated 18% savings on IT contracts.

Cultivated and sustained strategic relationships with key stakeholders while establishing procurement policies from inception.

Career Experience

Summit Materials, Houston, TX 2019 – Present

Vice President, Procurement

Lead all aspects of materials sourcing while managing annual spend with $1.2B value, including contract negotiation, national account development, and CapEx souring events planning / execution. Collaborate with key stakeholders while establishing and implementing robust strategies to drive profitability, operational excellence, and business growth. Create and execute nationwide procurement and sourcing policies to drive cost savings.

Improved financial credibility and purchasing group performance by creating / executing high-impact cost saving methodologies.

Enhanced overall value by leading, planning, and executing supplier management program for acquiring / onboarding key suppliers.

Minimized risk of non-conforming designs, products, and delays by developing and implementing Performance Guarantees and Liquidated Damages into major build contracts.

Upskilled team members by orchestrating comprehensive learning and development sessions on strategic sourcing strategies for targeted categories.

Optimized Requisition-to-Check process by transforming sourcing and procurement department from decentralized to centralized structure.

Alleyton Resource Corporation, Houston, TX 2016 – 2019

Procurement Manager

Established and executed cross-functional procurement framework including standard procedures and policies to meet / exceed business KPIs. Formulated procurement metrics and KPIs to optimize inventory control, enhance operational efficiency, and drive cost savings. Collaborated with key suppliers while negotiating contracts to drive profitability.

Exceeded annual cost savings target by 15% through strategic planning and execution.

Reduced up to 35% manhours by introducing mobile equipment health tracking process.

Decreased up to 30% on-hand inventory through effective utilization of company’s resources.

Enhanced up to 80% COI verification by implementing procurement processes and policies in subsidiary companies across region.

FMC Technologies, Houston, TX 2009 – 2016

Procurement Manager

Oversaw all aspects of Well Completion System procurement with $115M annual spend while leading cross-functional team of 10 staff members. Developed and implemented robust strategies with keen focus on driving cost savings. Collaborated with high-performing departments to ensure seamless execution of business operations. Spearheaded full spectrum of centralized procurement initiatives including development of global part groups for fabrication, standardization of global procurement process, facilitation of training, and establishment of communication network.

Reduced MPQP cycle time and average days late by 20% and 65% respectively.

Drove up to 50% cost savings for flow loop and RT process by negotiating contract with third party NDE supplier.

Streamlined production operations by collaborating with engineering, production control, and quality departments.

Ensured on-time strategy corrections by implementing dynamic procurement tender process for pricing result-tracking.

Additional Experience

Sourcing Specialist Supply Chain Lead, FMC Technologies, Houston, TX

Senior Buyer Planner, FMC Technologies, Houston, TX

Senior Buyer Planner, Thomas & Betts, Houston, TX

Raw Material Buyer Projects Buyer, Montell USA Inc. (via Turner Personnel), Lake Charles, LA

Education

Bachelor Of Arts in Business Administration

Letourneau University, Houston, TX

Associate of Science in Liberal Arts

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA

Associate of Science in Computer Technology

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA

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