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Clay Briscoe

@claybriscoe

Procurement executive driving cost savings, supplier development, and compliant materials sourcing across manufacturing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior procurement or sourcing roles where I can lead supplier development, drive cost-savings, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve supply chain performance in a collaborative, manufacturing environment.

I am a strategic, results-driven procurement executive with over 30 years of experience leading sourcing, supplier development, and materials management across complex manufacturing environments. I deliver multimillion-dollar cost savings while maintaining production continuity and regulatory compliance.

My career highlights include managing a $45M purchasing budget, delivering $643K in documented cost savings in 2025, and leading the transition of 165 fabrics to PFAS-compliant alternatives while overseeing supplier qualification, PPAPs, and inventory reduction planning.

I bring deep expertise in global sourcing, contract negotiation, MRP-driven planning, and cross-functional leadership, and I leverage systems such as SAP, SAGE500, SoftExpert, DocLink, Concur, and Power BI to improve visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Materials Sourcing

Covercraft Industries, LLC

Jan 2003 - Jan 2026 (23 years)

Led materials sourcing and supplier management for a $45M purchasing budget, delivered $643K in cost savings in 2025, and executed a 165‑fabric PFAS compliance transition while maintaining PPAP and quality standards.

Strategic Sourcing SAP SoftExpert Advanced Excel

Buyer

Sunbeam Outdoor Products

Apr 1993 - Nov 1994 (1 year 7 months)

Managed $6.7M in accessory and imported goods procurement, negotiated international supplier contracts, and optimized delivery schedules across varying lead times.

Global Sourcing Supplier Management Contract Negotiation Quality Control Cost Management

Materials Specialist

The Western Company of North America

Dec 1989 - Apr 1993 (3 years 4 months)

Managed purchasing and a $4.8M annual inventory of cement blends and emulsions, supervised material handlers, and conducted monthly inventory reconciliations to ensure operational readiness.

Inventory Management Team Supervision Reconciliations Supplier Sourcing Safety Compliance

Technical Illustrator

CMI Corporation

Apr 1989 - Sep 1989 (5 months)

Created accurate pictorial layouts and technical illustrations for equipment parts manuals by reviewing BOMs and engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Illustrator I.

Technical Illustration BOM Autocad Illustrator Attention To Detail