Nathan Konopka

Nathan Konopka is an experienced product owner and purchasing professional with a comprehensive background in supplier quality and procurement within the automotive industry. Currently serving as a Product Owner at Ford Motor Company since June 2014, Nathan has co-led the development of various digital tools aimed at enhancing supplier performance and efficiency. Previous roles include a Buyer at Ford, where Nathan managed a substantial annual spend and improved operational responsiveness, and Head of Supplier Quality at Hella, where significant improvements in supplier quality metrics were achieved. Nathan's career also encompasses roles at Freudenberg-NOK and Visteon, focusing on commodity management and supplier development. Nathan holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Wayne State University.