John Leahy

John Leahy has a diverse work experience in the sourcing and management field. John is currently serving as the Vice President of Global Sourcing at True Value Company since May 2021. Prior to that, they held various positions at Grainger, starting as a Category Manager in 1995. John later progressed to roles such as Operations Manager, Product Manager, and Category Manager, where they managed the profitability of various categories and maintained supplier relationships. At Grainger, they also served as a Director and Senior Director in the fields of engineering, sourcing, and supplier management. In their most recent role at Grainger, they were the Vice President of Supplier Management from May 2019 to April 2021. Overall, John Leahy has a strong background in sourcing, supplier management, and product portfolio management.

John Leahy obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Western Illinois University, graduating in 1994. John later earned an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School in 2006. Prior to their higher education, John Leahy attended Loyola Academy, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.