Diane Russo

Diane Russo is an experienced professional in materials management and purchasing with a career spanning over four decades. Currently serving as the Materials/Purchasing Manager at Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America since August 2013, Diane oversees planning, scheduling, and purchasing functions while leading sourcing and supply base management. Prior roles include Materials Manager/Purchasing Manager at Hansen Transmissions, Project Manager/Materials Analyst at McQuay International, and Branch Manager/Buyer at Strategic Distribution Inc. Diane's expertise encompasses procurement of capital commodities, branch operations management, and the development of materials control processes. Earlier experience includes roles at Pope & Talbot, Pharm Tech Packaging Corp, BD, and E. Fougera & Co., demonstrating a solid foundation in inventory control and quality assurance.