Wayman J. Brown

About Wayman J. Brown

Accomplished lead sourcing specialist and Air Force veteran with experience in planning and managing an organization’s sourcing strategy. Proven background in conducting research to identify a company’s needs, building relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating pricing, controlling costs, and developing a budget. Proven ability to drive positive results such as improving margin, process excellence, and customer/employee satisfaction. Skilled in Lean improvement strategies and management of all relating KPIs in areas of project management, commercial excellence, and operational activities.Highly motivated, goal driven individual with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of operations and processes. Able to significantly impact organizational efficiencies by interpreting trends and data and making complex business decisions. Proficient at understanding business goals, company expectations, developing process improvement initiatives and implementing solutions in a simple and compelling manner.

Experience

1. Lead Sourcing Management Specialist

   GE Vernova

   Aug 2020 — Present · US

   Oversee global strategic plan across three commodities to include IT Telecom, Utilities and Logistics for GE Nuclear-Develop and execute strategies through the sourcing process for specific commodities and manage ~$100M spend globally-Negotiate and review existing supplier contracts for compliance and alignment with Business KPI\'s-Drive continuous improvement and lean transformation through sourcing operating model-Host quarterly business reviews with key suppliers-Lead multi-functional stakeholder teams on specific strategic sourcing initiatives and projects.

Education

• Xavier University

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

  2015 — 2016

• Xavier University

  Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies/Business

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Electricians
• Program Management
• Security Clearance
• Military
• Leadership
• Management
• Dod
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning