William Westerman
Disputanta,VA
Summary
Dynamic procurement leader with extensive experience at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, adept at supplier relationship management and recruitment. Proven track record in implementing process improvements that reduced lead times and enhanced efficiency. Skilled in SAP and effective communication, driving successful contract negotiations and achieving significant cost savings while maintaining schedule and performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Procurement Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
09.2019 - 08.2025
- Served as a Branch Chief responsible for three subordinate Supervisors and three Procurement Analysts/trainers
- Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing strategies.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency and reliability.
- Facilitated contract negotiations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and organizational standards.
- Implemented process improvements leading to streamlined procurement workflows and reduced lead times.
- Served as an Intern Supervisor responsible for a group of fifty (50) or more Student Trainees in the contracting career field
- Developed performance standards and assured equity and fairness as first level reviewer on evaluations of employees.
- Performed all Contracting Officer duties required for procurement actions as well as providing constructive feedback to the Contract Specialist
- Planned and executed more than 20 hiring actions for the Agency; resulting in over 300 new hires
Contract Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the administration of Government contracts for over (35) contractors/CAGE codes and manages workload in excess of 800 contract lines per month.
- Expertly executed delivery orders associated with long term contracts in excess of $1,000,000
- Expertly executed delivery orders above and below $50,000 threshold
- Analyzed contract requirements and specifications to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Developed and maintained procurement documentation for various aviation logistics projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline contract negotiation processes.
- Managed vendor relationships to enhance performance and resolve contractual issues.
Logistics Management Specialist
Letterkenny Army Depot
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Served as a Project Manager for the Patriot missile systems for Raytheon Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and other Depot level projects
- Provided project management on three separate work efforts valued in excess of $30,000,000 utilizing Microsoft projects.
- Developed and implemented logistics strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline inventory management processes.
- Analyzed shipping data to identify cost-saving opportunities in transportation methods.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements in maintenance/ logistics operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri, MO05-2009
Skills
- Proven Leader and follower
- Supplier relationship management
- Recruitment and retention
- Fluent in MS applications to include word, excel, power-point and access
- Experience in SAP
- Organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Writing and verbal communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Supervisory Procurement Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
09.2019 - 08.2025
Contract Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
05.2016 - 08.2019
Logistics Management Specialist
Letterkenny Army Depot
07.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Columbia College