Chris Rider

Chris Rider has extensive experience in project management and strategic sourcing, currently serving as SPM Manager for Electrification at Sensata Technologies since March 2019, overseeing a team of project managers focused on electric vehicle product development, contributing to significant revenue and spend portfolios. Previous roles include Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Comm-Works, where Chris managed a $7 million procurement project for Apple, and a Sourcing Consultant independently, helping clients reduce operational expenses across various categories. Chris has held multiple positions at StrategicSource Inc, achieving substantial cost savings and serving as a training manager, and has a background in service partner management from Daktronics, where an international partnership expansion was led. Chris holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.