Scott Wilezol

Global supply chain leader and experienced supervisor with a proven track record of innovation, optimization, and strategy development in both regulated and unregulated industries. Seasoned in managing high-performing teams, negotiating world-class contracts, reducing risk, managing vendors, process transformation, executive engagement and achieving lowest total cost on an international scale. Veteran of sourcing solar generation, IT, manufactured goods, industrial commodities, diversified services, consulting, new product development and emerging technology.

Accomplished in exceeding organizational goals, improving team performance, executing process transformation and building executive relationships. Seeking a senior leadership purchasing role either in Europe or USA - Remote.

Director, Sourcing Jan 2022 to Present

• Lead a team of 15 managers and sourcing professionals accountable for ~$2 Billion in annual spend
  • IT Software, Hardware, Telecom Hardware, Cloud Computing, Labor, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technology
  • Achieved the highest director in Supply Chain 2022 cost savings:
    • $84M cost avoidance, $52M budget reduction 
    • $500M in spend; increased days payable by an average of 17 days
  • Achieved 2023 year-to-date highest director in Supply Chain 2023 cost savings:
    • 32% of all booked cost avoidance
    • 40% of all booked net working capital savings
    • 71% of all booked budget reduction savings 
• Develop and execute technology sourcing strategy, create category plans, maintain marketplace awareness and deliver world class contracts at the lowest total cost and lowest possible risk
• Build and enhance relationships with senior leaders across the enterprise (including C-Suite). Influence executive decision making in support of strategy while navigating internal politics and interpersonal relationships to drive results 
• Increased sourcing labor productivity and eliminated two headcount, by:
  • Introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) contracting software, abbreviating negotiation cycle-time
  • Automated data entry process for contract repository with internal AI software
• Maintain key vendor executive relationships
• Escalation point for $5M-$10M contract approvals and issue resolution
• Hire, coach, train and develop talent for the organization. Maintain succession plan and optimal organization structure to support business unit requirements

University of North Carolina at Charlotte- Charlotte, NC

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Concentration: Marketing The Pennsylvania State University- University Park, PA

Major: Supply Chain Management & International Business, BS

Minor: International Studies