Lee Willhite

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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About me
Manager -IT Sourcing at FedEx Services
Education
- Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
  2001 - 2003
  Master of Business Administration - MBA
  Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honor Society) Concentrations included: Project Management (MS Project/ Pro Chain), International Management, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, and Legal Aspects of Managerial Decisions
- Texas A&M University
  1994 - 1999
  Bachelor of Science - BS Industrial Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineering Honor Society) Specialty electives included: Engineering Management, Advanced Simulation, and Human Factors and Ergonomics
Experience
- Allergan
  Apr 2000 - Jan 2001
  Managed 2nd shift production of contact lens solutions and drops with 20 full-time and 10-20 part-time employees Engineered time standards, achieved productivity improvements, and consulted on installation of new product line
  - Manufacturing Supervisor
    May 2000 - Jan 2001
  - Industrial Engineer
    Apr 2000 - Jun 2000
- TAC Americas
  Oct 2003 - Jun 2006
  Sales Engineer
  Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients for HVAC and water management solutions leveraging performance contracting
- FedEx Office
  May 2006 - May 2016
  Managed a team responsible for the sourcing and supply chain of all print equipment, ancillary equipment, and related service and supplies for the ~1,800 stores in US and Canada (team previously owned IT hardware, IT software, vehicles, and HR services categories Managed $120MM in capital equipment and related goods including commercial relationship management, contract creation and negotiation, supply chain, equipment sales, and supplier development
  - Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
    Sept 2009 - May 2016
  - Global Sourcing Manager
    May 2006 - Sept 2009
- VER
  May 2016 - Dec 2017
  Director Of Global Procurement
  Lead sourcing and procurement for organization that included 30 branches across North America and Europe
- Chapel Hill UMC
  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
  Chairman of Trustees
  Oversee building renovations including HVAC replacement
- FedEx Office
  Jan 2020 - Aug 2023
  Sourcing Manager
- FedEx Services
  Aug 2023 - now
  Manager - IT Sourcing
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
  May 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lee Willhite
  Five Star Award - 2015 Recognizes manager-nominated team members whose accomplishments demonstrate innovation, collaboration, efficiency, and profitability. It’s the most prestigious honor a FedEx team member can receive.
- Awarded to Lee Willhite
  Five Star Award - 2010 Recognizes manager-nominated team members whose accomplishments demonstrate innovation, collaboration, efficiency, and profitability. It’s the most prestigious honor a FedEx team member can receive.
- Awarded to Lee Willhite
  Arne Frank Sales Competition - 2004 Winner of semi-annual sales award