Dorian Williams

About Dorian Williams

Global procurement leader who transformed $5B in spend across people, processes, systems, and data—driving compliance improvements and mitigating operational risks. Proven track record of delivering $250M+ in savings while fostering cross-functional collaboration and strategic value creation.Spearheaded global indirect procurement transformation at Broadcom, optimizing people, processes, systems, and data to reduce risk and drive efficiencyIdentified and captured over $150M in cost savings through advanced spend analytics and category managementLed SAP P2P “big bang” rollout for users, accelerating procurement enablement and increasing operational performance by 50%Partnered with CxOs and board-level stakeholders to align sourcing strategy with enterprise value creation, ensuring seamless integration during mergers and acquisitionsEstablished cross-functional workshops bridging Procurement, Finance, and Internal Audit—enhancing transparency, trust, and alignment under tight deadlinesI’ve built and scaled procurement organizations in complex, high-pressure environments—navigating hostile takeover bids, workforce reductions, regulatory scrutiny, and aggressive cost-control initiatives. My leadership philosophy centers on transparency, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making: I believe that true transformation happens when teams feel empowered, informed, and aligned around a common vision.Whether driving global P2P implementations, partnering with audit teams to improve compliance, or leading category strategies for marquee brands (Qualcomm, Broadcom, Sony Pictures, Activision Blizzard), my focus remains the same: deliver sustainable value, lower risk, and build high-performing, agile procurement functions that fuel growth.

Experience

1. Vice President, Technology Sourcing & Innovation

   Sony Pictures Entertainment

   Dec 2021 — Present · Culver City, CA, US

   Driving sourcing transformation and AI strategy for a global media enterprise. Spearheaded end-to-end modernization of Source-to-Contract processes, launched supplier partnership programs into large-scale procurement operations. Known for elevating procurement’s strategic role and aligning with senior leadership priorities.Also lead global technology sourcing strategy, guiding enterprise investments across cloud, AI, SaaS, infrastructure, and digital production platforms. I drive major negotiations, elevate vendor partnerships, and enable the digital and AI capabilities that power studio operations and enterprise transformation.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor’s Degree

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Six Sigma
• 5s
• Negotiation
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Green Belt
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Management
• Process Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Data Warehousing
• Esourcing
• Apics
• Sourcing
• Indirect Spend
• Kanban
• Erp
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Sox
• Team Building
• Production Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Risk Management
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Strategic Sourcing
• Sap
• Change Management