Sunshine Wallace

About Sunshine Wallace

I bring over 20 years of automotive procurement leadership experience, specializing in indirect materials, critical spare parts, asset life cycle total cost of ownership (TCO), and warranty management. My career has been built on a consistent track record of optimizing procurement functions to deliver measurable results, streamline operations, and align supply chain performance with business objectives.My expertise centers on systemic and operational process improvements. I focus on designing and implementing sustainable data structures, nomenclature standards, and categorical hierarchies that support autonomous workflows while ensuring long-term data integrity. These efforts have enabled organizations to achieve greater efficiency, consistency, and visibility across their procurement operations.Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings while driving initiatives that strengthen supplier development and maximize value creation. I am experienced in leading new process implementations, supervising change management strategies, negotiating and managing supplier contracts, and deploying corporate manufacturing savings programs.I am recognized as a visionary, analytical, and adaptable leader who thrives in complex environments. Whether collaborating across functions, building supplier partnerships, or deploying global sourcing strategies, I approach challenges with creativity, resilience, and a focus on sustainable results.In my current role, I continue to demonstrate a goal-oriented leadership style—establishing and managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and executing sourcing strategies that position the organization for long-term success.

Experience

1. Senior Purchasing Manager- Strategic Sourcing Mro

   Lear Corporation

   May 2023 — Present · US