Thomas Lopatka

About Thomas Lopatka

A high energy, enthusiastic and results oriented leader with over 15 years experience in the Supply Chain function, spanning Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Automotive, and Healthcare. He has high ethical standards, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive business approach for producing cost savings that go directly to the bottom line.In his career, he has provided leadership within the cradle-to-grave supply chain management from commodity management to indirect procurement and strategic sourcing. Tom has facilitated multi-million dollar projects with high visibility both in North America and internationally across multiple regions. He has constantly delivered millions in savings and cost avoidance utilizing a Total Cost of Ownership approach without compromise to safety, quality, or on-time metrics. Tom has time and again created a proactive cross-functional team by establishing clear objectives and developing the strategy and plan that will exceed the targets and deliver transformational results.

Experience

1. Director Strategic Sourcing

   Trinity Health

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Michigan State University

  Accounting, Accounting

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Project Management
• Petroleum
• Sap Products
• Business Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Sap
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Contract Management
• Logistics
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics Management
• Sourcing
• Project Planning
• Invoicing