Jeffrey Williams is a Global Commodity Manager for ArvinMeritor,Inc. premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry.

Jeffrey’s experience includes financial and strategic consulting as well as supply chain management.  Jeffrey has also worked in the automotive, consumer products, education, and health care sectors.

Currently Jeffrey has buying responsibility for Arvin Meritor’s world wide coil steel, plate and tubing requirements.  This includes Arvin Meritor’s Resale program for its stamping, tubing and component suppliers globally.  In this role, Jeffrey collaborates with Arvin Meritor’s Sales, Engineering, and Operations functions to optimize steel specifications to ensure performance at the best price.  Jeffrey also works with Arvin’s joint venture partners to improve market intelligence and supplier selection.  Jeffrey has been successful in driving VA/VE initiatives and other cost saving opportunities including duty drawback.

Jeffrey holds an MBA in from the University of Michigan, and is serving on the Board of Directors of the Ennis Center for Children and Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse of Detroit, where he serves as Treasurer.

Jeffrey is an active member of NAPM Metro Detroit.  He received his designation as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) in 2008.

Jeffrey enjoys time with his family.  His interests include music, reading, travel, and outdoor activities.