1. Lisa M. Williams
3310 Chelmsford Drive
Spring Grove, IL 60081
Work: 224-667-5994
Cell: 847-309-8977
Williams760@sbcglobal.net
Experienced professional skilled in the manufacturing, quality, supply chain operations and procurement. Excellent leadership
and communication skills; including problem solving. Knowledgeable in the implementation and maintenance of FDA, EU,
Health Canada, JP, and DEA regulations.
Experience: Abbott Laboratories March 2015 - Present
Category Lead Consulting Procurement
Implementation of Category Strategies for the Consulting Category including capturing spend and developing
customer relationships throughout the Abbott divisions. Creation and implementation of Strategic Supplier
Challenge which builds partnerships with our suppliers to fuel joint growth relationships as well as advance
Abbott and supplier capabilities. Drive continuous improvements to create value and a supplier community as
well as review new services and ideas to drive growth. Communication and change management enabling
communication of the one procurement vision across the divisions to create synergies and optimization. Team
member and lead of SharePoint project pipeline database; driving cost reductions for the Administrative and
Professional Services vertical. Support operations activities to ensure 100% customer service as well as recruit,
mentor and develop talent. Management of category strategies, negotiation of Master Service Agreements as
well as drive total cost of ownership reduction for Consulting Category.
• Executed Strategic Supplier Challenge across Administrative and Professional Services Categories
• Creation, implementation and management of internal and external SharePoint sites
• Implementation of project pipeline database and tracking system
• Relationship Management
Abbott Laboratories May 2011 – March 2015
Strategic Procurement Project Manager
Project Manager responsible for Supplier Management Programs that include Supplier Relationship and
Performance Management as well as continuous improvement processes. Support of Procurement Leads by
creating practical and sustainable ways to consistently manage the supplier base, streamline cumbersome
internal processes and establish training to support these objectives. Align resources and processes within
Procurement to better serve and enhance supplier relationships and mitigate risk.
Accomplishments and Projects:
• External Supplier Collaboration Portal SharePoint Implementation
• Supplier Performance Automation System Implementation
• Launch and Sustainability of Supplier Optimization Program
Abbott Laboratories October 2008 – May 2011
Sr. Global Planner
Global Planner responsible for Capacity/Supply planning, as well as Inventory and System Management.
Assurance of accuracy of system parameters which impact plant production, perform system maintenance to
assure accurate supply plans to the manufacturing facilities. Effectively manage safety stock levels, analyze
and validate stock high/low/out inventory exceptions with appropriate reconciliation. Minimize obsolescence
through effective demand and supply management, and take immediate action to resolve. Balance the needs of

2. customer service with manufacturing capabilities to create cost effective supply plans. Demonstrate a proactive
approach to potential supply threats to avoid customer service issues.
Accomplishments and Projects:
• Assumed leadership role for divestiture projects for Global Supply Planning.
• Class A Implementation
• Successful product transfers
Hospira Worldwide
Manufacturing Quality Senior Group Leader September 2006 – October 2008
Responsible for the management of a three shift manufacturing quality operation consisting of approximately 35
Quality Analysts and 3 exempt supervisors. First point of quality contact for manufacturing operations for issue
resolution. Routine responsibilities include; event response and resolution, oversight and approval of
engineering studies, validation protocols, exception documents, and document change requests for both batch
record documents and procedures. Position supports regulatory audits, performs routine statistical analysis
supporting manufacturing quality limits, and provides daily support to the manufacturing unit for quality
assessments and decisions. Primary back up for Site Manufacturing Quality Manager.
Small Volume Parenterals Aseptic and Commodity Prep Supervisor June 2003-June 2006
Responsible for the Coordination and supervision of a 3-shift commodity preparation operation supporting
small volume parenteral manufacturing. Routine responsibilities include scheduling to ensure all
commodities and equipment required for support of the manufacturing operation are met. Responsible for
direct supervision of manufacturing employees, revision and execution of GMP documentation, maintaining
work schedules, employee reviews, employee training, providing any required disciplinary actions, and
oversight of safety programs in order to maintain a safe working environment. Work with cross functional
teams including validation and engineering to investigate improvements driving compliance and/ or fiscal
responsibility.
Filling operation entailed 4 traditional aseptic filling lines and 8 lyophilizers, with product configurations
including vials, ampules and sterile shrouded Add-Vantage® vials. Participated in numerous Regulatory
audits, and supported manufacturing and quality investigations. Responsible for initiating and writing
exception documents and implementation of associated corrective and preventive actions. Position required
initiation, review, and approval, of revisions to GMP documentation supporting the manufacturing operation
including batch records, standard operating procedures and training modules. . Position required attention to
detail, flexibility, and prioritization skills in order to exceed manufacturing key performance indicators, on
time delivery, and customer satisfaction. Position required certification as a Controlled Drug Agent, due to
responsibility for overseeing filling of schedule II drugs.
Abbott Laboratories
Manufacturing Professional Development Program (MPDP) June 2001-June 2003
The MPDP program encompassed a formal two to three year rotational assignment in different targeted areas of the
Abbott business. Candidates are selected based upon management confidence that the selected employee is a high
potential candidate. The program allows the participant to develop key functional and leadership competencies
through exposure to a wide range of projects and experiences. Listed below are the four technical rotations
participated in while within the Abbott MPDP program:
Abbott International Device Technology December 2002-June 2003
Abbott Hospital Products Division June 2002–December 2002
Abbott Diagnostics Division December 2001-June 2002
Abbott International June 2001-December 2001
Education:
B.S. Supply Chain Management, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL May 2001

3. Accomplishments:
Platinum:
2009 Platinum Award for Outstanding Performance and Lasing Contribution to the Survanta Transfer
Gold:
2015 Gold Award for Strategic Supplier Challenge
2015 Gold Award for Influvac Inventory Management
2012 Gold Award for Implementation of Supplier Portal
2011 Gold Award for batch reduction optimization
Silver:
2012 Silver Award for Implementation of Performance Metric System
2010 Silver Award for Survanta Class A Implementation
2009 Silver Award for Launch of JDA Fulfillment and New Business
2003 Graduate of the Abbott Laboratories Manufacturing Professional Development Program
Hospira at North Chicago, Staff Award for outstanding assistance on the Start up and Implementation of
SVP Media Runs.