Paul Steffen

Paul Steffen is a seasoned professional in supply chain and operations management, currently serving as Staff Commodity Manager at Mainspring Energy since February 2023. In this role, Paul focuses on supplier evaluation to ensure alignment with company standards and manages supplier relationships for complex electrical components. Prior to Mainspring, Paul held positions such as Operations Manager at Neato Robotics, overseeing new product introduction processes, and Supply Chain Manager at both Itron and Silver Spring Networks, managing significant supply chains and optimizing delivery performance. Paul's tenure at Cisco Systems included roles as Operations Manager, Inventory Manager, and Manager of Production Operations, where Paul contributed to project management tool deployment and inventory management. Academic credentials include an MBA from Santa Clara University and a BS in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis.