Beth Vance Mba

Beth Vance MBA, CPSM is a seasoned professional in global sourcing and procurement with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as Global Commodity Sourcing Senior Manager at GE Appliances, a Haier company, since December 2008, Beth provides strategic direction for a $125M wire harness procurement and leads the development of a global harness strategy. Previously, as Senior Purchasing Program Manager for Cooking, Beth managed sourcing efforts for new product launches with budgets exceeding $600M and effectively influenced multiple buying teams. Prior experience at General Electric as Global Commodity Leader involved negotiating contracts across various commodities, achieving an average of 4% year-over-year productivity improvements. Beth holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BS in Hazardous Materials Management from the University of Louisville and The University of Findlay, respectively, along with an MBA from the University of Louisville.