Ruth Burdine

Ruth Burdine is a seasoned professional in commodity buying with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Currently serving as a Sr. Commodity Buyer at Yazaki Corporation since July 2023, Ruth previously held the same title at Tenneco from November 2011 to January 2024, where responsibilities included managing the global spend for various commodities within Tenneco's Elastomer Division. Ruth's career also includes a role as a Non-Production Buyer at Dana Holding Corporation and an Advanced Buyer position at Cooper Standard Automotive, where key duties encompassed soliciting bids, negotiating pricing, and collaborating on cost savings projects. Ruth holds a Bachelor's of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, earned between 1999 and 2002.