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Alfred Hamilton, Jr.
McDonough
Work Preference
Summary
Global Supply Chain Executive with extensive experience in leading sourcing strategies that drive significant cost reductions and operational improvements. Recognized for enhancing supplier relationships and compliance, resulting in a 30% increase in contract approval rates and improved inventory management efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sourcing
Reams Enterprises, Inc.
East Point
03.2021 - Current
- Orchestrated green sourcing initiatives, overseeing a $50M budget and enhancing operational standards.
- Provided pivotal weekly and monthly product updates to the executive team, fostering informed decision-making.
- Negotiated with over two hundred corporate and government clients, securing advantageous terms, and ensuring compliance.
- Innovated documentation strategies, boosting government contract approval rates by 30%.
- Streamlined quality control and inventory management processes, expediting inventory identification by 50%.
Director of Sourcing, US, Canada & Israel
WeWork
New York
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Directed the sourcing strategy for an $800M+ annual budget, aligning with long-term financial projections.
- Expedited global contracting initiatives, managing relationships with 300+ suppliers across 9 countries.
- Enhanced supply chain KPIs and metrics, resulting in a 70% improvement in on-time delivery.
- Achieved a $20M projected annual savings by leveraging global volume and renegotiating contracts.
Global Supply Chain Category Manager
FMC Technologies
Houston
02.2012 - 11.2016
- Pioneered global sourcing strategies, managing a $700M budget and leading cross-functional teams.
- Realized over $3M in savings on the Shell Appomattox project by collaborating on design and supply chain optimization.
Senior Buyer
FMC Technologies
Houston
04.2008 - 07.2011
- Established FMC Technologies Global Sourcing Team as first buyer promoted by Norwegian sourcing team, contributing to global procurement strategy and team growth.
- Delivered substantial savings and efficiencies through strategic procurement and planning initiatives.
- Facilitated formation of world-class global sourcing team, enhancing procurement capabilities.
Skills
- Strategy
- Strategic Sourcing
- Project procurement
- Inventory planning
- Contract Management
- Cost Reduction
- Procurement
- Analytics
- Indirect Sourcing
- Operations
- Compliance
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Policies
- Financial strategy
- Management
- Category strategy
- Benchmarking
- Distribution Segmentation
- Negotiation
- International Logistics
- Budget Management
- Supply Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- RFP
- RFQ
- RFI
- P2P
- E-sourcing
- IT procurement
- Supplier Development
- Leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Oracle
- Dynamics AX
- Man
- Peoplesoft
- Calyx
- SAP
- BI
- ERP
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Microsoft Office Pro
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier management
- Risk assessment
- Cost reduction
- Data analysis
- Supply optimization
- Procurement strategy
- Inventory control
- Performance analysis
- Leadership development
- Presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Relationship building
- Demand planning
- Cost reduction
- Vendor evaluation
- Global sourcing
- E-procurement
- Sustainable sourcing
- Spend analysis
- Risk management
- Data analytics
- Category management
- Supplier management
- Operations oversight
- Cost assessments
- Lean procurement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiate prices
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Trend analysis
- Strategic planning
- Vendor engagement
- Global sourcing
- Pricing structures
- Purchase orders
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Project management
- Industry trends
- Interpersonal skills
- Financial evaluation
- Supply chain management
- Vendor sourcing
- Goal setting
- Bid coordination
Training
- MPower Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Metallurgy
- Six Sigma
Honors And Awards
- SQDC Award, For exceptional performance on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, 2009
- Topflight Award, Recognized for being one of the top five fundraisers in the City of Houston, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Buyer KPI Gold Award, Outstanding professional effort for individual category buy, 2010
- Exceptional Performance and Leadership Award, 2001
Leadership Qualifications
- Strategic Innovation, Crafted a transformative strategy for global CLAMPS, merging Norwegian and US supply chains, which cut costs from $1.5M to 650K and improved lead times by two weeks.
- Analytical Excellence, Spearheaded comprehensive data analysis, achieving an impressive $8M in savings through astute category analysis and contract renegotiations.
- Global Sourcing Acumen, Refined strategic sourcing processes, leading to a significant cost avoidance of $1.44M by reassessing and renegotiating existing contracts.
Timeline
Director of Sourcing
Reams Enterprises, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Director of Sourcing, US, Canada & Israel
WeWork
03.2018 - 11.2020
Global Supply Chain Category Manager
FMC Technologies
02.2012 - 11.2016
Senior Buyer
FMC Technologies
04.2008 - 07.2011