Angela Pruett, MBA, CPSM, CPSD

Strategically work with domestic and offshore suppliers for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and contract management. Lead and facilitate the Elkay Supplier Executive Council. Managed all Plumbing Products for direct, indirect, and sourced products for six locations across North America, leading a team of eight buyers, category specialists and supervisors. Saved millions of dollars in cost savings through strong negotiations in price concessions, cost avoidance, volume discounts, payment terms, discounts, and rebate incentives. Managed a supply base of over 300 suppliers, both offshore and domestic, with over $100 million in spend. Developed new and existing suppliers to improve performance metrics. Built exceptional supplier relationships that have benefited the organization through the years. Led the Supplier Management Council identifying areas of opportunities cross functionally in supply chain Lead the Supplier Diversity Ambassador Team to drive greater use of diverse suppliers in the organization. Conducted extensive research in supplier diversity resulting in the C suite approving the program. Implemented formal strategies to capture cost savings in supply chain. Mentor team members across the organization formally and informally. Chief contributor to the Supplier Evaluation Program, Supplier Handbook, and Purchasing Policies. Experience with ISO auditors and adherence to ISO 9001 policy and procedures Implemented business continuity planning and tabletop exercises with suppliers Lead many NPD, NTD, renovation and cost savings projects from a supply chain perspective Managed the Supplier Evaluation Program ensuring supplier’s performance is in line for success of the organization. Manage supplier quarterly meetings to review supplier performance, identifying development areas, improvements, and cost savings. Implemented tools to use for tracking company owned tooling located at the supplier site