Karen Homovec

In her role as Senior Director, Karen leads Advanced Purchasing Dynamics’ Placement organization. This involves connecting leading manufacturing companies with the best and most appropriate Purchasing and Supply Chain talent in the market place. In addition, Karen works with the APD consulting division to provide Purchasing expertise on a variety of engagements focusing on delivering cost savings through identifying lower cost sourcing solutions and implementing procurement best practices.

Karen has over 30 years of experience in the procurement field with a record of success as a global sourcing strategist and tactician delivering consistent results on direct and indirect purchases. She held a number of Purchasing management positions during her career at Ford Motor Company serving in progressively expanding roles with increasing levels of responsibility. She’s held two overseas assignments (Japan and Thailand) including leading a global team to procure the interior of all Ford vehicles built in Asia. Her last position at Ford entailed managing over $2.5B implementing the strategy and procurement of the advertising, auto shows and marketing programs for both Ford and Lincoln. Her drive and experience in standardizing best practices as well as optimizing the cost and value of purchased materials, products and services gives her the background to fully understand customers placement and consulting needs in the areas of procurement and supply chain.

Karen earned both an MBA degree with a concentration in International Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University.