Valerie Bagala

Valerie Bagala, MBA, CPSM, is an experienced professional in strategic sourcing and procurement with a strong background in various industries. Currently serving as a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Buyer at ZEISS Medical Technology, Valerie specializes in identifying and sourcing obsolete parts for PCBA builds while conducting market research and supplier negotiations. Prior roles include Strategic Sourcing Manager for Raw Materials at Rodan + Fields, where Valerie partnered with Research & Innovation and Regulatory teams to drive initiatives, and Senior Commodity Contract Manager at Shell, overseeing contracting strategies for $400 million in operational oil manufacturing. Valerie also managed purchasing operations at Sutter Health, held an office and accounting management role at Auto-Chlor System, and worked as a Sales Manager at Globalstar. Valerie holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from California Coast University, alongside multiple degrees in Psychology and Computer Technology.