Jerry Boorum

About Jerry Boorum

Global supply chain and procurement executive delivering breakthrough value at scale.I transform procurement and supply chain organizations into strategic growth engines—unlocking hidden opportunities, expanding margins, and driving disciplined execution across complex global operations.I operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and influence—where results matter most.Areas of expertise: Global sourcing and end-to-end value creation Margin expansion, cost transformation, and working capital improvement Strategic category management and supplier relationship leadership Capital procurement, external manufacturing, and risk management Building and leading high-performing, globally distributed teamsI’m known for forging deep, mutually beneficial supplier partnerships—including open-book, sole-source models that drive shared cost reductions—and for inspiring teams and partners to deliver more than they believe possible. Whether enabling large-scale automation investments, restructuring global manufacturing footprints, or coaching executive teams through step-change transformation, I focus relentlessly on outcomes, accountability, and long-term value.I’m always open to networking and conversations around enterprise transformation, procurement as a growth lever, and building resilient global supply chains. You can contact directly at j•••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Global Procurement Director, Indirect

   Kimberly-Clark

   Jan 2017 — Present · Neenah, WI, US

   Led highly complex Indirect categories of equipment, construction, engineering, and plant services with global team of 23+ strategic sourcing professionals and senior managers and $1.6B annual spend across 80 manufacturing facilities.

Education

• Penn State University

  B.S., Finance

• Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  MBA, Corporate Strategy Concentration