Cita Longsworth

Cita Longsworth, MBA, has a diverse work experience in procurement and supply chain management. Cita is currently working as the Director of Procurement at IEHP since November 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Purchasing Manager at the City of Corona from September 2016 to October 2019. During their time at the City of Corona, Cita managed a Procurement team and implemented cost-cutting solutions and improved efficiencies within the organization.

Before joining the City of Corona, Cita held the position of Software Procurement Manager II at Raytheon from July 2015 to October 2019. Cita also worked as the Principal Supply Chain Source Specialist at Raytheon Corporate from January 2013 to July 2015. Earlier in their career, Cita served as the Sr. Supply Chain Source Specialist at Thales Raytheon Systems Company, LLC from October 2006 to January 2013 and as a Procurement Agent at The Boeing Company from January 2005 to September 2006. Cita started their career as a Buyer/Planner at Jacuzzi Group Worldwide from April 2003 to May 2005.

Cita Longsworth, MBA, earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne in 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Technology and Operations Management from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in 2002. Cita also holds a certification in Certified Software Management (CSM), although the details of its institution and year of attainment are not provided.