Nichole P.

Nichole P. is an experienced Senior Purchasing Manager with a strong background in strategic procurement and cost management. Currently at JTEKT North America Corporation since May 2021, Nichole leads a global Bulk and Raw Materials team and has achieved significant cost savings during inflationary periods. Previously, Nichole held similar senior purchasing roles at Yazaki North America, where notable accomplishments included achieving a 5-10% cost savings across the spend portfolio and implementing strategic commodity business plans. Nichole's extensive experience also includes a lengthy tenure at Ford Motor Company, where responsibilities encompassed leading purchasing teams for high-value commodity areas, such as Aluminum Castings and Powertrain components. With an educational foundation in Business Administration, including a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from Walsh College, Nichole combines academic knowledge with practical expertise in the field.