TEDDY L. SPEARMAN
Lithia Springs, GA | (678) 357-7644 | mrspearman@teddylspearman.com
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PROCUREMENT LEADER | STRATEGIC SOURCING LEADER | SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Procurement Manager with over 10+ years of purchasing/procurement experience within the U.S. high-volume manufacturing industry. Accomplished Procurement professional with a proven track record of driving 23% savings on raw material costs, enhancing reliability within the supplier base, and driving operational excellence within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in utilizing ERP/MRP systems, inventory management systems, budgeting/procurement analytics, KPI reporting, as well as cross-functional support to manufacturing and R&D environments, including new product development.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Sourcing & Category ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiationCost Reduction & SavingsProcurement StrategyRisk Assessment & MitigationBudgeting & Financial ReportingESG & Sustainable SourcingERP / MRP SystemsInventory Management SystemsInventory OptimizationLean ProcurementKPI Tracking & ReportingVendor ManagementProcurement AnalyticsMS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager — Yamazaki Baking, Inc., Atlanta, GA
July 2022 – Present- ▸Lead regional procurement strategy execution aligned with corporate goals, managing categories including raw materials, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend.
- ▸Delivered 23% reduction in raw material spend through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation initiatives.
- ▸Negotiate long-term supplier contracts and supply agreements to improve pricing, terms, and compliance with ESG goals.
- ▸Develop and maintain supplier scorecards to monitor performance — improving OTIF by 18% and reducing supplier defects by 22% — and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- ▸Oversee procurement operations, including review and processing of purchase orders and improvement of purchase-to-pay workflows to increase accuracy and reduce cycle time.
- ▸Partner with Finance on budgeting, spend analysis, and cost optimization; oversee regional procurement budget and drive measurable cost savings initiatives.
- ▸Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Logistics, and Quality to support new product development and site projects.
- ▸Improve inventory controls and collaborate with planning to reduce excess inventory and prevent shortages using MRP/ERP data.
- ▸Prepare regular procurement reports and KPI dashboards for senior leadership tracking cost reduction, supplier performance, and ESG compliance.
Lead Processor Technician — Mondelez International, Atlanta, GA
June 2003 – June 2021- ▸Departmental purchasing and procurement management — Skilled in sourcing agricultural ingredients, high-speed packaging materials, and plant MRO supplies while maintaining 100% production line uptime.
- ▸Strong expertise in leveraging SAP/Ariba, mitigating commodity price volatility, and ensuring strict compliance with GFSI, FDA, and corporate food safety standards to drive cost-optimization and supply chain resilience.
- ▸Supported large-scale manufacturing in a regulated environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to improve material flow and production efficiency.
- ▸Applied Lean, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies to improve operational performance and workplace organization.