Lynnette Smyer

About Lynnette Smyer

I am a self-motivated and passionate business professional with ten plus years of procurement, supplier diversity, and diversity & inclusion experience. I enjoy creating strategies and implementing best practices that allow employees to be their authentic selves and thrive in their work. I support executive leaders by evaluating and analyzing data to execute enterprise strategies that will retain employees, impact communities and increase business outcomes. I have specialized in matching capable diverse suppliers with commodity needs. I have strategically managed relationships with suppliers and business areas. I enjoy connecting diverse suppliers with corporate opportunities, developing strong relationships while obtaining quality services and products. I have demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills across executive levels within my company to elevate Diversity & Inclusion, Supplier Diversity and sustainability efforts.

Experience

1. Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Leader

   Solventum

   Apr 2024 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

Education

• Howard University School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Hospitality Administration/Management

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Supplier Diversity
• Supply Chain
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Management
• Contract Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Sourcing
• Public Speaking
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Management
• Team Building
• Supplier Negotiation
• Pricing
• Social Networking
• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Project Management
• Marketing