Blaine Milner

About Blaine Milner

I’m a seasoned Supply Chain and Procurement professional with over a decade of cross-industry experience spanning electronics manufacturing, aerospace & defense, oil & gas services, secure identity solutions, and global tech. My career journey reflects a consistent theme: diving into new industries, mastering complex procurement environments, and building scalable systems that drive operational efficiency.I began my career at Circuitronics, a contract electronics manufacturer in Texas, where I transitioned from a government background into a fast-paced production environment. That shift sparked a passion for supply chain management that’s guided my path ever since.In 2013, I joined Celestica Aerospace and Defense in Austin as a Buyer, eventually expanding my scope to Supplier Quality Engineering. The closure of that facility in 2014 led me to Omni Water Solutions, where I wore many hats—managing sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and more. This role provided an invaluable crash course in end-to-end supply chain ownership within a nimble, high-impact startup setting.From there, I moved to HID Global in 2015 to manage forecasting and procurement for secure credential products—gaining deep exposure to high-volume production planning and procurement in a security-focused environment.In 2016, I joined Uber during a period of hypergrowth. Since then, I’ve led procurement systems strategy and global process development, driving procurement transformation at scale. I oversee end-to-end procurement operations, including system architecture, policy enforcement, process optimization, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment across global teams.My strength lies in bridging strategic vision with operational execution, whether that means deploying new technologies, streamlining supplier onboarding, or reengineering global sourcing processes. I\'m passionate about working in dynamic, high-growth environments where procurement can serve as a lever for speed, transparency, and business value.

Experience

1. Sr Customer Adoption Manager

   Coupa

   Dec 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.A., Government

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Event Planning
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Manex Erp
• Lean Manufacturing
• Government
• Document Management
• Six Sigma
• Social Media
• Lotus Notes
• Product Development
• Data Entry
• Management
• Recruiting
• Supply Chain
• Sourcing
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Planning
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Component Engineering
• Circuitcam
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Syteline Erp