Kristy T.

Kristy T. has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. Kristy started their career at Toyota Motor Corporation in 1998, where they held various purchasing roles, including Purchasing Specialist and Purchasing Manager. Kristy was responsible for sourcing and negotiating pricing for interior parts, managing cost planning, and handling supplier bankruptcies during the 2008 financial crisis.

In 2016, Kristy joined Toyota Boshoku America as a Purchasing Manager, leading a team in procuring interior parts for North American facilities. Kristy also managed tooling procurement at Toyota Boshoku/Denso.

In 2019, Kristy transitioned to Kroger, where they held multiple roles in the Enterprise Sourcing department. As a Category Manager, they sourced supplies for stores, fulfillment centers, manufacturing locations, and distribution centers. Kristy also managed the sourcing team responsible for construction, real estate, fixtures, equipment, and services, with an annual spend of $5 billion.

Most recently, in 2023, Kristy joined 80 Acres Farms as a Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing. Additional details about this role were not provided.

Overall, Kristy T. has extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost planning in the retail and automotive industries.

Kristy T. completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Kentucky University. No information is provided about the start or end year of their education at this institution.