Sarah Bestvater
Raw Materials Purchasing Director - North America
- Role
- Raw Materials Purchasing Director - North America at Stellantis
- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sarah Bestvater
I’m a strategic leader with 16+ years of experience driving impact across global sourcing, strategic communications, marketing, and data-driven decision-making. My career spans automotive, technology, and nonprofit sectors, where I’ve advised executives, managed reputation risk, and led cross-functional teams, including technical and analytics-focused groups.Currently, I lead sustainable raw materials strategy for Stellantis, managing $2.2B in steel and aluminum procurement while advancing ESG goals through recycled materials and responsible sourcing. Previously, I delivered measurable results in purchasing leadership, marketing strategy, and digital transformation—achieving $619M in new business and exceeding cost savings targets by 116%.I’m passionate about leveraging predictive analytics, measurement frameworks, and evidence-based storytelling to inform strategy and drive organizational impact. My JD and Executive MBA studies complement my global perspective and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Core Strengths: Strategic foresight | Stakeholder engagement | Insights integration | Risk mitigation | Coaching & talent development
Experience
Raw Materials Purchasing Director - North America
May 2025 — Present
Education
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts (H), English and Music
2004 — 2008
University of Windsor
Doctor of Law - JD, Law
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales Management
- Administration
- Data Entry
- Event Management
- Digital Strategy
- Fundraising
- Non-Profit Administration
- Workshop Facilitation
- Digital Marketing
- Nonprofits
- Educational Outreach
- Databases
- Program Coordination
- Marketing
- Volunteer Management
- Training
- Orchestral Music
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Community Outreach
- Organizational Communication
- Event Planning
- Coordinating Events
- Community Organizing
- Management
- Music Education
- Arts Administration
- Hiring Employees
- Project Management
- Writing
- Public Speaking
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