Michelle Imhoff

Global Supply Chain & Operations Leader | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | Materials & Inventory Management | Supplier Strategy | Operational Excellence

Role: Sr Director, Procurement Healthcare Systems & Technologies at Baxter International Inc.
Location: Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Michelle Imhoff

Global Supply Chain & Operations Executive with 20+ years of experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations and materials management. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, new product development (NPD) support, and margin improvement programs that drive profitability and competitive advantage. Adept at optimizing inventory, streamlining processes, and executing large-scale supply chain transformations across medical, aerospace/defense, communications, and industrial sectors. Recognized for delivering operational excellence, building resilient supply chains, and driving sustainable growth through standardized practices and results-driven leadership.• Supply Chain Operations• Supply Chain Strategy / Risk Mitigation• Materials Costing / Sourcing / Commodity Management• Inventory/Working Capital Management • Supply Planning / Demand Management • Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP)• Forecasting / Budgeting • Supplier Relationship Management • Purchasing / Remote Procurement• Continuous Improvement• Trade Compliance / Logistics • Contract Negotiations• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)• Process Standardization• Program / Project Management• Working Capital Optimization• Lean Methodology• Inventory Control / Warehouse Operations• New Product Introduction• Cross Functional / Matrix Team Management

Experience

Sr Director, Procurement Healthcare Systems & Technologies
Baxter International Inc.
Jul 2025 — Present · Deerfield, IL, US
Supporting the mission of saving and sustaining lives by leading a global team of procurement professionals for the Healthcare Systems & Technologies sector. Responsible for $755M in annual spend across 10 manufacturing sites, overseeing strategic sourcing, new product development (NPD) support, third-party product management, and margin improvement initiatives, while ensuring efficient site-level procurement execution worldwide.

Education

Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
BBA, Finance
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
BBA, Management

Skills

Mrp
Supplier Negotiation
Supply Chain
Manufacturing
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Supply Chain Management
Contract Manufacturing
Electronics
Supply Management
Contract Negotiation
Kaizen
Lean Manufacturing
Operations Management
Six Sigma
Supply Chain Optimization
Materials Management
Continuous Improvement
Value Stream Mapping
Supplier Development
Strategic Sourcing
Forecasting
Global Sourcing
Procurement
Electronics Manufacturing
Supplier Evaluation
Logistics
Process Improvement
Product Development
Operational Excellence
Program Management
Sales Management
Cross Functional Team Management
Erp
Supply
Global Purchasing
Program
Account Management
Account Manage
Profit Maximization
Strategic Planning

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Current company

Baxter International Inc.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing · 10K employees · 1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, Illinois, 60015, US

For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world. We believe every person — regardless of who they are or where they are from — deserves a chance to live a healthy life, free from illness and full of possibility. At the intersection of progress and purpose is where we are redefining what it means to be a global medtech leader. It is where we are relentlessly pursuing healthcare transformation, fueled by our compassion for patients and providers and the challenges they face. It is where bold ideas meet the promise for meaningful change in the world around us. We are there, at every step of the journey, to help clinicians deliver the best care possible.

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