Cara McDonagh

Cara McDonagh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management. Currently serving as a Sr National Purchasing Manager at KB Home since November 2021, previous roles include National Purchasing Manager and Decision Support Manager at GlobalTranz, where responsibilities involved process improvement and vendor spend management. Additional expertise as a Sr Financial Analyst at GlobalTranz contributed to the launch of an Oracle ERP Procure-to-Pay system. Prior positions include National Purchasing Specialist at Shea Homes, Contracts Manager at Republic Services, and Sourcing Manager at Apollo Group, with a notable achievement of generating over $6M in savings through contract negotiations. Cara holds a BS in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.