John McCrohan
I help global organizations create value and efficiency through expert procurement & supply chain strategy and process excellence | Driving Procurement Excellence
- Role
- Senior Manager Process Excellence Procurement at The Hershey Company
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John McCrohan
I design and scale procurement operating models that create clarity, accountability, and…
Experience
Senior Manager Process Excellence Procurement
Aug 2025 — Present · Hershey, PA, US
Recruited to a specialized leadership role to architect and implement a global framework for procurement excellence. Driving value creation, process efficiency, and strategic supplier partnerships across the organization.• Formulating and executing advanced procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals to deliver cost savings, enhance quality, and mitigate supply chain risk.• Leading the continuous improvement of all procurement processes and policies by using process mapping, value engineering, and other techniques to boost efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. • Establishing and institutionalizing best practices for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to build a competitive advantage through strong external partnerships. • Analyzing complex procurement data to identify emerging trends, pinpoint cost-saving opportunities, and develop comprehensive reports to guide executive decision-making. • Acting as a key liaison between procurement and other business units (Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure seamless project execution and strategic alignment.
Education
Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership
2015 — 2017
Temple University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Purchasing
- Pricing
- Continuous Improvement
- Vendor Management
- Program Management
- Manufacturing
- Training
- Supply Chain
- Materials Management
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Strategic Sourcing
- Warehousing
- Team Building
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Negotiation
- Sourcing
- Project Planning
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Mrp
- Logistics
- Inventory Control
- Global Sourcing
- Forecasting
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Budgets
- Analysis
- Management
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Transportation
- Project Management
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