Thomas Lake

Thomas Lake is a seasoned purchasing professional with extensive experience in risk management, supply chain compliance, and contract lifecycle management, currently serving as the Group Purchasing Manager for Risk and Compliance at SKF Group since March 2007. Previously held roles include Group Purchasing Contract and Compliance Manager, where responsibilities encompassed contract design and the implementation of a global contract management system in Ariba, and Director positions in various purchasing capacities. Thomas has a strong background in managing multi-million dollar procurement strategies in industries such as automotive and manufacturing, with significant achievements in cost reduction and supplier quality improvement. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.