Stephen Sheppard

Stephen Sheppard has extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing within diverse industries. Beginning as a Purchasing Manager at Fresh Express from 1997 to 2007, Stephen managed a $20 million market basket of perishable items. Stephen advanced to roles such as Sr. Manager of Global Sourcing at Newell Rubbermaid (2014-2016) and Director of Raw Materials and Factored Goods at Essentra Extrusion B.V. (2016-September 2024), where leadership encompassed procurement strategies for a range of products. Currently, Stephen serves as the Vice President of Procurement at PHOENIX, showcasing a strong background in managing mechanical, chemical, and packaging commodities during a tenure at Electro-Motive Diesel from 2007 to 2014. Stephen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Lewis University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University, both with a commendable GPA of 3.8.