Stephan Schmidt

Stephan Schmidt, C.P.M., is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Executive Director of Procurement at Candescent since December 2024. Prior to this role, Stephan held several strategic sourcing positions, including Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing at AIG and Strategic Sourcing for IT Supply Chain at Delta Air Lines. With a career spanning over two decades, Stephan's expertise encompasses enterprise strategic sourcing for IT hardware, software, and professional services, as well as indirect sourcing across various industries. Stephan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management and Strategic Sourcing from Michigan State University, along with certification as a Purchasing Manager specializing in Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management from the Institute for Supply Management.