Seán Williams

Sourcing and supply chain professional

Plainfield, Illinois, United States

About

Over 30 years in the Chemical industry. Experience in various different capacities from Tech Service, Sales, Production Management, and various Purchasing/ Supply Chain related disciplines. Equally diverse are the various different chemistries I've been involved; which include Coatings/ Plastics/ Ink/ Surfactants and Food. All the while operating with a high standard of integrity and pride in regard to the quality of work exuded.

Experience

  • Verdant Specialty Solutions (Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Sr Global Purchasing Manager
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      Responsible for global procurement functions within Verdant

    • Purchasing Manager Oleochemicals
      Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Responsible for negotiating and sourcing global oleochemical demand for all sites in the Verdant manufacturing portfolio.

  • Sr Buyer at W. R. Grace & Co.
    Mar 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Responsibilities include direct and indirect procurement for Chicago 71st and East Chicago facility’s.

  • Purchasing Manager Chemicals at Sigan America
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Senior Consultant at Guidepoint
    May 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Multifaceted industry consultation. Covering market trends and strategy.

  • Univar (Downers Grove, Illinois)
    • Product Director
      Jun 2015 - Mar 2016 · 10 mos

      Strategically direct and manage the activities of Hydrogen Peroxide and Salt. Responsible for supplier and customer relationship development. P&L management.

    • Category Sourcing Manager
      Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Responsibilities include but are not limited to, strategic sourcing of surfactants and related chemistries. Supplier development and implementation of cost savings initiatives.