Top 10: Procurement Leaders in Chicago
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With this in mind, Procurement Magazine provides a rundown of the top 10 procurement leaders in Chicago, who continue to embrace innovation and set ambitious industry standards.
Most of these executives are based in the Windy City, while others visit their companies' headquarters there on a regular basis.
10. Steve Katzfey
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Stanley Black & Decker
Steve Katzfey serves as Chief Procurement Officer at Stanley Black & Decker.
An experienced supply chain executive, he has a strong track record across industrial, transportation and consumer goods sectors after previously working for organisations such as Dover Corporation and Navistar.
Steve specialises in supply chain transformation, strategic sourcing, negotiation, product management, network design and inventory optimisation to enhance operational excellence and efficiency.
9. Eric Simon
Title: Executive Vice President of Procurement
Company: Redwood Logistics
After amassing more than 20 years of experience at C.H. Robinson, Eric Simon is now the Executive Vice President of Procurement at Redwood Logistics.
With expertise in strategy, analytics and operations, he has led US$1bn revenue growth, catalysed 5% cost reductions in procurement and launched major optimisation initiatives.
Eric is known for delivering results through strong leadership, clear communication and data-driven decision-making.
8. Joseph DeMarco
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: ABM Industries
Joseph DeMarco maintains the cost-effective and sustainable sourcing of goods and services while aligning procurement with business goals as the Chief Procurement Officer at ABM Industries.
Before joining the organisation, Joseph gained an abundance of experience in sourcing, procurement, fleet management, HR and commodities, working for organisations such as Stericycle, Baxter International, Zebra Technologies and Allstate.
With a strong focus on cost management, risk management and strategic sourcing, Joseph continues to ensure procurement is a strategic function that enhances innovation and value at ABM Industries.
7. Kevin Oakes
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Synchrony
Kevin Oakes is Chief Procurement Officer at Synchrony, with deep expertise across sourcing, finance and operations.
He excels in strategic sourcing, supplier management and change leadership.
With experience in high-tech and financial sectors, Kevin enhances transformation, builds high-performing teams and delivers measurable results through innovation, collaboration and a focus on continuous improvement.
6. Michael Raphael
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: JLL
Michael Raphael is Chief Procurement Officer at JLL, leading a multi-billion dollar corporate procurement and client sourcing spend, while working with a vast network of local, regional and global suppliers.
He specialises in greenfield procurement, stakeholder collaboration and cost-saving initiatives.
Michael brings deep expertise in international manufacturing, contract negotiation, team leadership and enhancing procurement excellence across complex operations.
5. Kristen Pieranunzi Mologousis
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Northern Trust Corporation
Kristen Pieranunzi Mologousis is Chief Procurement Officer at Northern Trust Corporation.
To this integral role, she brings deep expertise in global procurement, third-party management and market data.
Kristen has a strong track record of building high-performing teams, enhancing operations and leading change to reduce costs, improve efficiency and strengthen vendor relationships across global financial institutions.
4. Sanjeev Majoo
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: AbbVie
As Chief Procurement Officer at AbbVie, Sanjeev Majoo is a visionary leader with extensive experience across product development, supply and commercialisation.
He enhances enterprise-wide transformation, champions inclusive culture and prioritises people development.
Sanjeev is known for delivering strategic value through procurement excellence and leading with accountability, innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
Previously, he obtained a wealth of experience in sourcing, procurement and product development while working for organisations like Bristol-Myers Squibb, Amgen and Merck.
3. Melissa Salo
Title: Global Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Aon
Melissa Salo is Global Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Real Estate at Aon, bringing deep expertise across finance, procurement and manufacturing.
In her role, she leads on procurement strategy, with a focus on indirect spend, spend under management, source-to-pay processes, technology, supply solutions and systems purchasing.
Before joining Aon, Melissa acquired an abundance of experience in procurement, digital transformation and purchasing through working in companies such as Procter & Gamble, McCain Foods and Walgreens Boots Alliance.
2. Marcos Eloi Lima
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: The Kraft Heinz Company
Marcos Eloi Lima serves as Global Chief Procurement Officer at The Kraft Heinz Company, where he leads procurement strategy and operations worldwide.
With more than 20 years of experience, including senior roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev, he improves impact through team excellence, innovation and supplier collaboration.
Ultimately, Marcos is helping to deliver results that shape the future of food procurement.
1. Jim Wu
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: McCain Foods
Jim Wu, Chief Procurement Officer at McCain Foods, is often recognised for delivering strong business results through supplier partnerships, strategic sourcing and organisational leadership.
Since joining the organisation in 2016, he has obtained plenty of experience in supplier diversity, procurement, sustainability, business transformation and packaging.
With global experience, Jim excels in enhancing procurement transformation, building high-performing teams and fostering joint value creation with suppliers to support long-term business growth and operational excellence.
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