Timothy Layman is a seasoned purchasing professional with extensive experience in global procurement and supplier development. Currently serving as Global Purchasing Director at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies since January 2012, Layman has held various roles including Metals Purchasing Manager, Supplier Development Manager, and Commodity Manager. Prior to this, Layman worked as a Senior Buyer at Freudenberg-NOK and held positions at Behr America as a Purchasing Specialist, as well as at Visteon and Visteon Automotive Systems as a Supplier Development Engineer and Buyer, respectively. Timothy Layman holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Integrated Supply Management from Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business, completed in 1998.