Charlene Channer

Charlene Channer is an experienced procurement and purchasing professional with over 20 years in the field. Currently, Charlene serves as Procurement Manager at Reorg, where responsibilities include establishing the new procurement function and managing daily procurement needs. At Rising Ground, as Purchasing Manager, Charlene oversees a team dedicated to sourcing supplies for numerous programs while ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints. Previous roles include Purchasing Manager at Sheltering Arms, VP/Senior Purchasing Specialist at ITG, and Purchasing Analyst at the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, among others. Charlene's expertise encompasses vendor management, procurement policy development, and cost-saving initiatives, supported by a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Master’s degree from The New School.