Ric Schneider

Ric Schneider is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in supply chain management and logistics. Since July 2014, Ric has served as the Chief Procurement Officer at Abbott, leading strategic procurement initiatives. Prior to this role, Ric was the Senior Vice President of Global Procurement at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2011 to June 2014. Ric's career also includes significant experience at Kraft Foods as the Senior Director of Packaging from June 2000 to April 2011 and at Miller Brewing Company, where Ric was the Director of Logistics from 1982 to 2000.