Jon Willetts

About Jon Willetts

I am currently an employee of A. O. Smith, working as a Procurement Manager. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee earning a Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain Operations Management as well as a degree in Marketing, with a certificate in International Business. As a supply chain and procurement professional I have dedicated myself to absorbing everything possible from the increasingly complex roles put in front of me. At the same time, I have striven to ensure I add value back to my organization through exceeding expectations and collaborating to improve current, or aid in the development of, new processes, practices, and mindsets to allow our teams to operate more effectively and efficiently.Proficiencies:• Global Strategic Sourcing • Commodity Management • Low Cost Country Identification• Strategy Development • Negotiation • Relationship Management• Total Cost of Ownership • Cost Modeling • Statistical Analysis• Make vs Buy • Advanced Quality Tools • Continuous Improvement• Project Management • Market Trend Analysis • Contract ManagementCareer Interests:• Commodity Management • Business Strategy • Market Research• New Product Development • Global Manufacturing • Emerging Markets• Not-for-Profit • Environmental • Conservation

Experience

1. Procurement Manager

   A. O. Smith Corporation

   Jan 2025 — Present · Appleton, WI, US

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Supply Chain Operations Management, International Business

  2011 — 2014