Maria Pepe Williams
About Maria Pepe Williams
Maria Pepe Williams serves as the Director of Procurement and Materials Management at Wave Life Sciences, where she applies her extensive experience in purchasing forecasting and supplier negotiations. With a career spanning over two decades in procurement roles across various companies, she possesses strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of inventory and materials management.
Current Role at Wave Life Sciences
Maria Pepe Williams currently serves as the Director of Procurement and Materials Management at Wave Life Sciences. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and materials management processes. Her role involves overseeing purchasing forecasting strategies and utilizing Materials Resource Planning System (MRP) to optimize procurement operations.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before her current role, Maria worked at Wave Life Sciences as the Associate Director of Procurement from 2018 to 2021. She has a diverse background in procurement, having held positions at several organizations including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Shire, Veeco Instruments, and Bloomberg LP. Her experience spans various roles such as Buyer, Senior Buyer, and Lead Manufacturing Materials Buyer, accumulating over 15 years in the procurement field.
Education and Professional Development
Maria studied at Drake Business School, where she earned a Business Diploma and achieved an Associate's degree from 1989 to 1991. This educational background has provided her with foundational knowledge in business principles that support her career in procurement and materials management.
Skills and Expertise in Procurement
Maria possesses strong analytical problem-solving skills and has proven expertise in gathering, organizing, and documenting data. She is skilled in analyzing and renegotiating contracts with suppliers to maximize profits. Her extensive knowledge includes inventory management, materials management, and contract management, which supports her ability to streamline operations and foster strategic supplier relationships.
Technical Proficiency
Maria is proficient in various business systems, including SAP, Baan, Bloomberg, Macola, as well as Microsoft Office and Windows. This technical proficiency enhances her capability to manage procurement processes effectively and efficiently.