Kelly Lange

Kelly Lange, MBA, has a strong background in procurement and sourcing with experience in various industries. Kelly is currently the Director of Enterprise Procurement at Securian Financial, where they are responsible for leading the development and transformation of the procurement and accounts payable teams. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Sourcing & Procurement at LogicSource, Inc., where they implemented best-in-class strategies to drive annual cost savings for clients. Kelly also has experience at Sherwin-Williams and Valspar, where they held various roles in purchasing and sourcing, managing global indirect spend categories and driving cost improvement initiatives. Kelly began their career at Spectrum Brands, where they gained experience in strategic vendor relationships and commodity management. Kelly holds an MBA and has demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams, drive process improvement, and achieve cost savings.

Kelly Lange, MBA has a strong educational background in business and management. Kelly obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Wisconsin School of Business, specializing in Management, from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at the same school, with a focus on Marketing & International Business, from 2003 to 2008. In 2006, Kelly also participated in a study abroad program at Lancaster University, where they studied Marketing and International Business.

In addition to their degrees, Kelly has acquired several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. These certifications include "Outsourcing Fundamentals" from LinkedIn, obtained in 2022; "Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking" from LinkedIn, obtained in 2021; "Skills for Inclusive Conversations" from LinkedIn, obtained in 2020; "Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) LOMA Level I" from Securian Financial, obtained in 2019; "SIG University - Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP)" from the Sourcing Industry Group, obtained in September 2016; "Applied Leadership Certification" from Capella University, obtained in 2016; and "ICIS Advanced Purchasing Skills - Petrochemicals, Derivatives & Related Raw Materials" from ICIS, obtained in 2015.