Global Supply Chain & Procurement Leader with $200M+ Spend Oversight

TAMMY BYRD

Columbia, SC 803-***-**** ************@*****.***

DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Director with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory optimization, and supplier management across North America and global markets. Proven success overseeing $200M+ in annual spend, driving multimillion-dollar cost savings, securing supply continuity, and building resilient supply networks. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, improving operational efficiency, and establishing governance frameworks that elevate performance, compliance, and financial impact.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations

Global Procurement Leadership

Supply Chain Optimization & Logistics Management

Contract Development & Risk Mitigation

Inventory Reduction & Working Capital Improvement

Operational Excellence & Lean Methodologies

MRO, Direct & Indirect Spend Management

Cross-Functional & Executive Stakeholder Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SR. SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT MANAGER, NORTH AMERICA – SWM/Mativ

August 2024 – Present

Lead global procurement and supply chain strategy across direct materials, indirect categories, planning, logistics, and MRO.

Drive cost savings initiatives, supplier consolidation, and contract negotiations aligned to financial targets. Delivered $4M in global cost savings in 2025 for the company.

Strengthen supply continuity, supplier resiliency, and risk mitigation strategies for key product lines and major customer accounts.

Drove EBIDTA improvements by establishing KPI’s that delivered business goals.

Implement procurement governance, DOA compliance, and standardized sourcing processes across sites.

Lead major transformations including MRO optimization, forecast-based savings, and strategic supplier alignment.

Coached and developed all direct reports to be ready for promotions.

SR. GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER – Hubbell Power Systems

June 2022 – August 2024

Oversaw global sourcing strategies for key categories, delivering $2M in measurable cost and performance improvements.

Partnered with executive leadership to manage supply risk and develop long-term category strategies.

Negotiated high-value supplier agreements improving supply reliability and reducing cost structure.

Led cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and finance for program alignment.

Implemented PFEP to drive operational efficiency and reduced excess and obsolescnce inventory.

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING – Cummins

January 2009 – June 2022

Delivered year-over-year cost savings of at least 5% and improved procurement maturity across all global categories.

Led supplier escalations and risk mitigation initiatives ensuring supply continuity and improved supplier quality metrics.

Presented global sourcing strategies to senior leadership and board for budget and approval.

Managed large procurement teams, negotiated complex international contracts, and drove supplier performance.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER – Givaudan Flavors

August 1997 – January 2009

Managed logistics, warehousing, procurement, and materials management.

Optimized vendor performance through contract review, negotiation, and performance tracking.

Led high-performing supply chain teams and improved service levels and cost control.

EDUCATION

MBA – Indiana University, 1999

Bachelor of Science – Indiana University, 1996

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