Alison Cook

Alison Cook is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry, currently serving as a Program Buyer within the Purchasing Business & Strategy Office at Ford Motor Company since June 2015. In this role, Alison effectively acts as a liaison among purchasing, finance, engineering, and cost estimating to meet program milestones. As a Commodity Buyer for Weatherstrips, Alison managed an annual spend of $90 million, achieving significant cost savings of nearly $5 million on the 2020 Ford Explorer program. Prior experience includes a purchasing internship at Ford Motor Company, where Alison developed cost models that contributed to reduced gaps and cost savings. Alison holds an M.B.A. with concentrations in Management and Global Supply Chain from Wayne State University and a B.A. in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.