Rebecca Williams

20 Classic Cove Court

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
828-230-7013
RebeccaLWilliams@Hotmail.com
Objective

To obtain a position as a team player, in a design and creative oriented

organization, where I can utilize my technical and educational skill set in a
challenging environment.

Professional
Experience

7/2014-Present Magneti Marelli Powertrain

Sanford, NC

Technical Buyer
Manage electric/electronics commodity with focus on quality, cost,
and delivery initiatives
Act as Project Manager for Electric Throttle Control products
relative to purchasing activities, including capital equipment and
machinery, prototype and production components, and packaging
requirements
Negotiate long term supplier contracts, including Market, Quality,
Capacity, and general Purchasing Terms and Conditions
Assist in developing project related and annual purchasing budgets
Develop and implement cost saving strategies
Supplier relationship management
5/2013-7/2014 AW North Carolina

Durham, NC

Production Buyer
Managed new program launch and supplier preparation activities to
ensure project milestones are accomplished
Lead supplier quality assurance and preparation audits
Lead supplier development initiatives to promote continuous
improvement and focus activities within the supply base
Worked in a cross-functional team environment to successfully
implement Engineering Change Instructions per the companies
master schedule
3/2012-5/2013Volvo Construction Equipment
P&SM Lead Buyer
Lead and coached five Plant Buyers

Shippensburg, PA

Developed standardized work flow and detailed work instructions

for plant buyer functions
Worked cross functionally to streamline processes, including but
not limited to, DCN flow and Volvo Business Service invoicing
Maintained supplier schedule agreements (blanket order) and
convert requisitions into purchase orders (i.e. Prototype, Initial
Sample)

2010-2012 Volvo Construction Equipment

Shippensburg, PA

Plant Buyer
Effectively sourced materials based on the established strategy
Worked cross functionally with technology departments during new
part development and acted as liaison between engineer and
supplier
Completed cost analysis based on supplier long term contracts and
raw material agreements
Reviewed Design Change Notifications and blue prints to identify
changes for understanding potential cost impact prior to request for
quotation
Supplier relationship management
2006 2010 Volvo Construction Equipment

Asheville, NC

Materials Analyst

Education

Maintained schedules and parameters for 51 suppliers with

approximately 680 part numbers
Led and directed Operational Development and Continuous
Improvement Teams
Co-led Juran Greenbelt team focused on improving processes for air
freight cost recovery
Monitored accuracy of MRP system (SAP) including material
shortages and identified issues that require cross-functional
escalation
Worked directly with Purchasing Team and Logistics for effective
new supplier implementation

2014-Present Appalachian State University

Boone, NC
B.S. Communications- Expected Graduation May 2016
2010-2013 The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA
B.S. Business- Concentrations in Management and Marketing
2006-2010 A.B. Technical Community College, Asheville,NC
Associate in Arts Graduated Cum Laude

Additional
Training

Six Sigma: Juran Green Belt

Project Management Fundamentals
Operational Development: Coach and Team Leader
Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Word
Experience in use of SAP and MAPICS
Karrass Negotiation Training