Ian Exline
Enterprise Category Management & Global Supply Chain Growth
- Role
- Category Manager at Mizkan America
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ian Exline
Category Manager and procurement leader with 15+ years of experience delivering…
Experience
Category Manager
May 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Strategically lead enterprise-wide RFP initiatives for indirect categories, overseeing supplier engagement, bid analysis, and contract execution to deliver long-term value and cost optimization across the organization.• Drive national standardization of indirect products and services across all plant locations, consolidating spend to enhance supplier leverage and secure improved pricing structures and service levels.• Develop and champion high-impact capital projects that generate over $1M in cost savings, integrating sustainability goals and operational efficiency into long-term procurement strategies.• Leverage advanced analytics and automation tools including Power BI, generative AI, and Microsoft Excel to deliver data-driven insights, streamline sourcing workflows, and enhance decision-making at scale.• Influence cross-functional alignment and executive-level collaboration, partnering with operations, finance, and sustainability leaders to shape procurement strategy and ensure seamless execution across business units.
Education
The Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Occupational Science, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
2012 — 2014
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Pre-Opening
- Fine Dining
- Catering
- Food & Beverage
- Menu Development
- Restaurant Management
- Hospitality Industry
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