Jake Kringen

Jake Kringen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sourcing and purchasing across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Global Sourcing Director at Oakley since February 2013, Jake manages a $300 million material spend and leads a global team. Prior to Oakley, Jake held significant roles at Henkel Corporation, where responsibilities included overseeing a $600 million material spend as Purchasing Head for Greater China and as Global Purchasing Director. Jake also served as Purchasing Manager at DIRECTV and held various roles at Henkel, including Global Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Manager, demonstrating versatility in supply chain management and procurement. Early career experience includes positions as Operations Manager at Uline and Product Availability Supervisor at PepsiCo. Jake holds an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a BA from the University of Washington.