Darrell Spencer

Darrell Spencer, C.P.M. MBA has over 20 years of experience in various roles related to quality management, supplier development, and procurement in the automotive industry. Darrell Spencer, is currently the Director of Total Quality Management at Karma Automotive, overseeing quality in design, engineering, supplier, and manufacturing. Prior to this, they worked as the Sr. Manager of Supplier Development & Quality at Karma Automotive, where they led a team of engineers to ensure high-quality standards for The Revero automobile.

Before joining Karma Automotive, Darrell worked at Tenneco as the Global Manager of Supplier Development New Technology, where they supported design engineers and managed supplier product and process development. Darrell Spencer, also served as the Supplier Development Manager, where they implemented a Supplier Improvement Program to improve supply base quality and delivery. Additionally, they worked as the Senior Purchasing Manager, responsible for procurement across various divisions and leading the commodity procurement for North America.

Earlier in their career, Darrell worked at AlliedSignal Automotive as a Senior Buyer, managing non-metallic base procurement for truck brake systems. Darrell Spencer, achieved cost savings through long-term agreements, supply base rationalization, and procurement strategies.

Overall, Darrell Spencer has a strong background in quality management, supplier development, and procurement, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost savings.

Darrell Spencer, C.P.M. MBA, has a diverse education history. Darrell Spencer, completed their Diploma from Collinwood in 1977. Darrell Spencer, then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on procurement from Bowling Green State University from 1978 to 1983. In 1982, they also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from Lake Erie College. Additionally, Darrell has obtained several certifications including Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) from the National Associations of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) in 1999, Lean Manufacturing from the University of Michigan in 2005, Certified 6 Sigma Black Belt from Tenneco Process Excellence in 2005, and ISO 9001:2008 and TS16949 Certified Lead Auditor from AIAG.