Rachel Luokkala

Rachel Luokkala is an experienced procurement and purchasing professional currently serving as the Manager of Global Purchasing at Cooper Standard since February 2019, overseeing global quoting, negotiating, and sourcing for GM and tier 2 programs. Previous roles include Senior Commodity Buyer and SRM Systems Manager at Tower International, where substantial spending management and supplier compliance enhancements were achieved. Rachel also held positions at Oshkosh Corporation as a Global Procurement Business Analyst and at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Global Procurement Co-Op, demonstrating a strong background in supply chain analysis and compliance. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.