William Hoffmann

Background

About William Hoffmann

I am an experienced Procurement/Purchasing Manager. Enthusiastic, hard-working, and highly motivated with strong knowledge of IT hardware, software and services, CAPEX, manufacturing, and building and maintaining supplier relationships. A demonstrated history of successfully working in the telecommunications, RF/Microwave and industrial manufacturing industries effectively making use of cross-functional resources to create an open work environment that encourages and supports team members’ ideas & risk-taking. Strong experience in low and high-volume production and manufacturing methodology in support of volume requirements. Familiar with part fabrication including machining limitations and material selection. Skilled in sourcing, management, contract creation and negotiations, data analysis, new product development, cost reduction and supplier evaluation. Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data validation, etc.). Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point. Whether as an individual contributor or manager, small or large company, being a resourceful problem-solver, strategic thinker, along with the unique background of business and engineering provides me the ability to relate to others across the organization and with suppliers to consistently deliver timely, innovative, and practical solutions to challenges stakeholders and the company have faced. My approach has always been where others may view problems and roadblocks, I see and enjoy undertaking new challenges and taking a “hands-on” approach in doing what needs to be done for the team and the company to be successful.