Years of experience: 28

United StatesPartnerC-level ExecutiveCPOConsultingBusiness Owner

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Exceptionally trusted; proven professional excellence.

80%
Gretchen's Career Path
President and FounderJul. 2024 -
Present
Dragich Strategic AdvisorsPresident and Founder
United StatesSpecialties/Areas of Expertise  Procurement Capability Assessment  Functional Excellence - Build out of Procurement Best Practice & Process  Organizational Performance Improvement  Supplier Relationship Management  Staff Augmentation & Training  Exit preparation/Due diligence/Procurement Synergy Evaluation  Integration for Newly Acquired Businesses
VP of Supply Chain Management & Strategic SourcingApr. 2023 -
Jul. 2024
Chroma Color CorporationVP of Supply Chain Management & Strategic Sourcing
Medina, Ohio, United StatesTransforming the organization by building high powered Supply Chain; driving significant value to the P&L (12-14% uplift in one year by implementing strategic sourcing models) and establishing core processes for improvement the function's effectiveness. Reduced slow moving inventory by 22% in 7 months. Cash Flow improvement of $1M. Matured the Customer Service Function by establishing standar...
Vice President - Global ProcurementJun. 2021 -
Apr. 2023
GEON Performance SolutionsVice President - Global Procurement
Westlake, Ohio, United StatesExecutive Procurement leader for a $800M - $1 billion company (raw materials and indirect spend). Built the procurement organization from the ground up, including global sourcing focus. Established foundational training program,including should cost modeling. Introduced digital tools, utilizing eSourcing platform. Generated $50M in value creation over 3 years. Added Another $30M benefit to P&...