Kathy Thompson Gifford
Supply Chain & Procurement Leader | Strategic Sourcing | Cost Reduction | Supplier Relationship Management | Global Team Leadership | Post-Acquisition Integration
- Role
- Group Operations Manager, Supply Management at Steelcase
- Location
- Florence, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathy Thompson Gifford
Delivering significant cost savings. Driving supplier performance. Producing lasting results.As a supply management leader, I consistently turn challenges into measurable wins through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization that directly strengthen the bottom line.With proven experience in post-acquisition supply chain integration and leading high-performing international teams, I ensure seamless transitions and reliable results.I tackle complex problems head-on, delivering practical solutions that drive value, build strong partnerships, and fuel sustainable growth.
Experience
Group Operations Manager, Supply Management
Jan 2025 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US
Education
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - BS, Major Management; Minor Business Administration
Skills
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Mrp
- Inventory Analysis
- Warehouse Management
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing/Procurement
- Logistics Management
- Kaizen
- Receiving
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Gemba Kaizen
- A3 Thinking
- Kanban
- Materials Management
- Supplier Management
- Purchasing
- Value Stream Mapping
- Global Sourcing
- Cost Containment
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supplier Quality
- Contract Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Relations
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supervisory Skills
- Manufacturing Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Business Operations Management
- Steel
- 5s
- Negotiation
- Sap
- Visio
- Project Planning
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