Robert Grumski

About Robert Grumski

With over two decades of exemplary performance in global strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, Robert has consistently demonstrated his adeptness in spearheading center-led procurement organizations within complex matrix structures. He boasts a solid track record in steering both direct and indirect commodity management teams, establishing productive low-cost country offices, and rolling out E-Sourcing tools across lean manufacturing enterprises on an international scale. Robert\'s dynamic and outcome-focused leadership, coupled with a participative management approach, has been instrumental in achieving consensus and delivering tangible results.At the helm of procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations, Robert has significantly optimized processes and outcomes at Envista—a Danaher spin-out, Pall Corporation, Gardner Denver Nash, Siemens Water Technologies, Bucyrus, and Cincinnati Milacron. His strategic interventions have led to substantial cost reductions, enhanced cash flow, and minimized supply chain vulnerabilities. His broad experience extends to Business Unit Management, where he managed P&L, as well as roles in Market/Product Development and Sales Management.Robert\'s academic background underpins his professional expertise, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati, and an MBA with an Operations focus from Auburn University\'s Harbert School of Business.His industry expertise spans a diverse set of sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Medical Devices, Engineered-to-Order Systems, Mining Machinery, and Plastic Processing Equipment.In the realm of lean processes, Robert has excelled in formulating and implementing lean procurement strategies by leveraging core lean principles. These include standardized work and visual management for comprehensive cost reduction projects, cash flow initiatives, value stream mapping, transactional process improvement, root cause analysis, problem-solving processes, and enhancing employee performance management and development.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Practice Leader

   Lean Focus LLC

   Jan 2026 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Responsible for leading and scaling Lean Focus’s Supply Chain Practice, including strategy, offerings, and delivery excellence. Partner with executive teams to drive supply chain and procurement transformation, operating model design, and capability development.Focus areas include cost reduction, working capital improvement, risk mitigation, and performance improvement across direct and indirect spend. Lead teams delivering center-led procurement models, Source-to-Pay transformations, and lean-enabled supply chain improvements that deliver measurable, sustainable results.

Education

• Auburn University

  MBA, Operations

  1996 — 1999

• University of Cincinnati

  BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

  1986 — 1989

Skills

• Product Development
• Management
• Sales Management
• Hydraulics
• Castings
• Metal Fabrication
• Ltl
• Forging
• Strategic Sourcing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Training
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Supply Management
• Global Sourcing
• Sourcing
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• P&L Management
• Procurement
• Project Planning
• Materials Management
• Low Cost Country Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Supplier Development
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Strategy
• Kaizen
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Mrp
• Supplier Evaluation
• Material Requirements Planning (Mrp)