Romona Jeffers

Leveraging executive expertise in global strategic sourcing and transformation, I volunteer with Hire Heroes USA to empower transitioning U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses for success in the civilian workforce. My focus is on providing one-on-one coaching to translate complex military experience into compelling value propositions for senior civilian roles in Strategic Sourcing, Global Procurement, and Category Leadership. This includes: Strategic Resume Translation: Coaching clients on translating high-value military assignments (e.g., multinational team leadership, complex logistics) into professional, quantifiable resumes aligned with corporate procurement and C-suite expectations. Interview & Negotiation Skills: Conducting mock interviews and mentoring on advanced negotiation and communication techniques essential for leading Master Supplier Agreements (MSA) and high-stakes sourcing contracts. Market & Industry Insight: Providing tailored guidance on current market research, spend analysis, and the application of cutting-edge AI-enabled analytics for a highly competitive edge. I uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and client confidentiality as a representative of Hire Heroes USA.

Strategic Sourcing Program – Supply Chain / Global Integration (May 2024 – October 2025) Drive cross-functional initiatives on a $275M global integration program, shaping strategy, recommendations, and presenting insights to the CEO. Skills: Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Alignment, AI-Driven Analytics, Executive Communication, Operational Efficiency, Change Leadership

Spearheaded Procurement & Operations across 6 North American plants, managing a $3B portfolio and achieving cost savings, operational targets, and post-merger integrations. Built high-performing, inclusive teams while driving alignment across finance, supply chain, and operations. Top Skills: Procurement Leadership, Cost Optimization, Operational Management, Post-Merger Integration, Team Development, Financial Alignment, Supply Chain Strategy, Value Stream Mapping.

Managed a team of 6 Purchasing Operations Managers Led risk mitigation and supply chain challenges corrective actions across 12 plants in NA region Top Skills: Procurement Leadership, Cost Optimization, Operational Management, Post-Merger Integration, Team Development, Financial Alignment, Supply Chain Strategy, Value Stream Mapping

Managed Purchasing Operations across manufacturing plants in the US, Canada and Mexico