William S.

Global Buyer

About

Strategic and results-driven Global Buyer with expertise in supply chain management, contract negotiation, and supplier relations. At Ford, I managed procurement for Interior, Digital, and Electrical components, focusing on supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and quality. Skilled in end-to-end procurement processes from issuing POs to managing RFQs/RFPs and scheduling agreements. Experienced with SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and iERP platforms to optimize inventory flow and support on-time delivery across global supply chains. Recognized for building strong vendor partnerships, achieving cost savings, and contributing to production success through efficient, data-driven purchasing strategies. Committed to continuous improvement and business excellence.

Country

United States

City

Livonia

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Global Supplier Management, End-to-End Procurement, SAP ERP (Purchase Requisitions, RFPs, Schedule Agreements), Risk Mitigation & Issue Resolution, Cost, Quality & Delivery Optimization, Vendor Strategy Development & Supplier Vetting, Contract Negotiation & Cost Reduction, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, SAP ERP for Procurement Processes, SQL - Based Data Analysis & Reporting, SAP Order & Logistics Tracking, Supplier Contract Support & Vendor Relations, Import Coordination & Supply Chain Logistics, Negotiation Assistance & Growth Support, Marketing Campaign Development & Social Media Management, Team Management & Staff Training, Client Campaign Oversight, Sales Performance Improvement

Experience

Global Buyer

Central Oil Trade

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Amman, Jordan

- Assisted the procurement team with international sourcing and coordination of LIQUI MOLY imports from German suppliers. - Supported purchase order processing, shipment tracking, and logistics coordination using SAP. - Monitored order status, delivery schedules, and inventory levels to help ensure timely product availability in the Jordanian market. - Assisted with supplier communications and documentation related to contracts, orders, and import logistics.

Global Purchasing & FCSD Supply Chain

Ford Motor Company

2025-4 - 2025-9 · 6 mos

Allen Park, MI

- Managed end-to-end procurement with both international and U.S. based suppliers. - Ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets were met. - Created and processed purchase requisitions (PRs), issued RFPs, and finalized schedule agreements (SAs). - Resolved VOR (Vehicles Off Road) issues, backorders, and past-due shipments to support uninterrupted production. - Addressed supplier issues and mitigated procurement risks across multiple programs. - Collaborated cross-functionally and provided support on additional buyer tasks as needed.

Senior Procurement Specialist

Wired Technologies

2024-9 - 2025-5 · 9 mos

Livonia, Michigan, United States

- Managed purchasing of wire harnesses and PCB components. - Developed vendor strategies to improve lead times and reliability. - Negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce costs and enhance service levels. - Ensured product quality while implementing cost saving initiatives.

Pharmacy Manager

Preferred Pharmacy

2022-12 - 2024-9 · 1 yr 10 mos

Livonia, Michigan, United States

- Directed daily operations, compliance, and inventory for pharmacy services. - Trained and led staff to improve accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Supply Chain Intern

Central Oil Trade

2021-2 - 2022-12 · 1 yr 11 mos

Amman, Jordan

- Coordinated LIQUI MOLY imports from German suppliers using SAP for order and logistics tracking. - Supported supplier contract management and logistics to streamline delivery to Jordanian markets. - Built vendor relationships and assisted in negotiations to support growth. - Developed marketing campaigns and managed social media to boost brand awareness.

Senior Account Manager

Eclipse Marketing Inc.

2019-1 - 2021-2 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Southfield, Michigan, United States

- Directed a team of 40+ brand ambassadors to execute promotional campaigns. - Oversaw recurring campaigns at Sam's Club, ensuring brand consistency and engagement. - Leveraged CRM data to boost sales growth and enhance operational efficiency. - Built and maintained strong client relationships to support retention and account growth.

Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Analyst

Amazon

2017-2 - 2018-1 · 1 yr

Livonia, Michigan, United States

- Conducted CC, SBC, SRC audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance. - Tracked IRDR metrics and supported corrective actions for defect reduction. - Performed quality audits and inventory tracking for process improvement. - Collaborated with operations to resolve discrepancies and streamline workflows.