Trace Angell

End-to-End Supply Chain & Procurement Leader driving enterprise-wide transformation and value creation. I oversee full Supply Chain and Procurement strategy across Enterprise Planning, Customer Experience, Warehousing, Logistics, and Strategic & Indirect Procurement, with direct accountability for ~$500M in annual spend. Delivered over $49M in measurable value over three years, including $36M in realized savings and $13M in cost avoidance through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, demand optimization, and value engineering. Led a full Indirect Procurement transformation, expanding Procurement-driven category coverage from ~15% to more than 70%. Established a scalable three-year operating model with defined savings targets, SRM maturity roadmaps, and executive-level value delivery dashboards. Redesigned enterprise planning and scheduling frameworks, implementing master scheduling and specialist SME planning cells across multi-platform manufacturing. These efforts improved schedule attainment, inventory turns/DOS and forecast accuracy while strengthening operational reliability. Built an enterprise warehousing and logistics organization, rewriting, training and standardizing operations in concert with SAP S/4HANA implementation. Developed new outbound logistics capabilities that enhanced capabilities with customers and expanded value creation.

Senior Leader of Strategic Procurement team in food & beverage manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, and commodity management. Led a transformational effort to optimize both direct and indirect spend, strengthen supplier relationships through SRM, and create a high-performing team.

Served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander and responsible for the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures that focus on the shaping and sustainment of the recruiting force and mission; sets the standards and is the principle enforcer of policies, regulations, and directives; accomplishes the recruiting mission through developing subordinates in becoming independent of supervision; serves as the primary enlisted advisor on all Soldier, morale and recruiting issues; provides strategic input regarding current and future operations in addition to enforcing consistent transformation.

Leader of U.S. Procurement and North American Indirect Procurement groups. I drove strategy across key spend areas—IT, MRO, Marketing, Freight, T&E, Fuel, Energy, CAPEX, and other indirect categories. I set annual procurement goals, delivered cost savings, elevated supplier performance, and led high-impact negotiations. I also managed risk for high-value and high-exposure categories to strengthen supply resilience and support long-term business growth. Drove and executed energy strategy for all North American business units.

Led end-to-end packaging procurement and development for all U.S. brands, covering sourcing, inventory management, sustainability, and productivity initiatives across major packaging categories. Built a risk-management platform using OTC tools, material locks, and hedging to manage commodity volatility. Provided cost modeling and category insights to senior leadership. Managed a team of seven and partnered with 60+ facilities and 75 co-manufacturers to deliver new packaging solutions and maintain supply continuity. Collaborated with strategic suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Key Achievements: • Delivered $17M+ in cost savings and avoidance • Developed enterprise risk-management tools for cost stability • Led supplier performance and innovation initiatives • Drove TCO-focused sourcing and RFP strategy

Drove Indirect Procurement strategy across all U.S. subsidiaries, overseeing major categories including IT, MRO, Marketing, Freight, T&E, Fuel, Energy, Capital Projects, and all non-direct materials and services. Leading a full procurement transformation through a new Indirect Category Tree, refined P2P processes, tighter accounting alignment, and a Zero-Based Budgeting framework. Key Achievements • Delivered multimillion-dollar annual cost savings across indirect categories through strategic sourcing and contract optimization. • Expanded procurement’s influence of spend across all subsidiaries, improving visibility, compliance, and supplier performance. • Implemented a standardized Indirect Category Tree, enabling clearer governance, cleaner financial data, and more strategic decision-making. • Launched redesigned Procure-to-Pay processes that reduced cycle times, tightened controls, and improved user experience. • Built a robust supplier management framework with measurable KPIs, improving quality, performance, and risk mitigation. • Led negotiations for complex, high-value contracts across IT, logistics, and capital projects—driving improved terms and reduced risk exposure.

Led the rigid and film packaging procurement strategy for Bimbo Bakeries USA, overseeing sourcing, supplier development, inventory management, sustainability initiatives, and productivity programs across all U.S. operations. Managed a diverse portfolio including paperboard cartons, multilayer films, corrugated, aluminum, printed films, and plastic trays. Partnered with senior leadership to provide cost modeling, commodity forecasts, and category insights for financial planning. Delivered over $13M in documented cost savings and cost avoidance while leading a team of five responsible for end‑to‑end packaging execution. Key contributor to product innovation teams, collaborating closely with strategic suppliers to develop value‑added packaging solutions, drive operational efficiency, and support sustainability goals.

Purchasing Lead – Rigid Packaging, Bimbo Bakeries USA Managed sourcing, contracting, supplier development, and inventory for major rigid packaging categories (paperboard, corrugated, aluminum, plastic). Supported 34 bakeries and 90 co‑manufacturers while leading a buyer. Drove packaging innovation and value engineering across multiple brand teams. Purchasing Manager – Northeast Region Directed regional procurement for packaging, ingredients, capital projects, and indirect spend. Managed specialized ingredient purchasing and delivered $3M+ in annual savings through optimized logistics and waste programs. Led a team of three and oversaw purchasing and inventory processes across five facilities. AMEX P‑card regional lead. Senior Buyer – Western U.S. Oversaw packaging procurement and inventory for seven production sites. Coordinated packaging development aligned with corporate standards to support production, quality, and cost objectives.