William Briggs
Logistics Sourcing Manager @AkzoNobel
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WORK HISTORY
Logistics Sourcing Manager @AkzoNobel
Responsible for North American logistics sourcing, developing strategy, selecting suppliers, and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders while overseeing contracting, risk management, and continuous improvement across transport, warehousing, and a 4PL. Lead a team to ensure supply and delivery at benchmarked costs by driving performance, mitigating risk, and aligning with global sourcing strategies.
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
General Business Administration, Hospitality and Event Management
SKILLS
ABOUT WILLIAM BRIGGS
I’m a supply chain professional with 13+ years of experience driving logistics strategy, cost optimization, and operational excellence across manufacturing, SaaS, and 3PL environments.Currently, I lead logistics sourcing and contract management for AkzoNobel, overseeing transportation and warehouse spend while developing sourcing strategies. I’ve managed complex vendor portfolios, led high-impact RFPs, streamlined insurance requirements, and negotiated warehouse leases to boost capacity and lower costs.Prior to that, I served as a program manager in the supply chain tech space, launching 20+ platform projects and building strong relationships between users and developers to improve product functionality and customer satisfaction.Earlier in my career, I spent 8 years at Propak Corporation, rising from Logistics Team Lead to Senior Logistics Manager. I built a freight brokerage from the ground up, growing it to $48M in revenue and hiring a team of 50+ while also spearheading tech development and continuous improvement projects.My approach blends strategic sourcing, process thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of logistics operations. I’m driven by a passion for building better supply chains through innovation, execution, and leadership.
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