Brielle Kohler
@briellekohler
I lead global procurement strategies that reduce costs, mitigate risk, and strengthen supplier networks.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Mondelez International, I direct procurement and strategic sourcing for a $250M portfolio supporting four North America Ventures businesses generating $800M annually. I lead a team across raw materials, packaging, indirect procurement, and logistics while managing 584 SKUs, 119 suppliers, and manufacturing operations across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
I've delivered $15.9M in savings, implemented strategies targeting 5% annual net savings, and led supplier optimization, risk mitigation, acquisition integration, and product-launch sourcing. I partner with executive leadership to align procurement strategy with enterprise objectives and have led adoption of Buyer Central, Supplier Central, Sievo, and productivity tracking systems.
Previously at L'Oréal USA, I managed $150M in North and South America contract manufacturing spend for makeup, launching sourcing initiatives for new products and delivering savings through supplier transitions, tariff studies, and category strategies.
My procurement foundation was built at Siemens Healthcare, where I developed should-cost models, sourcing risk plans, supplier consolidation strategies, and cost-reduction projects for diagnostic instruments. I bring experience across direct materials, packaging, contract manufacturing, logistics, commodities, supplier negotiations, and procure-to-pay transformation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Directs procurement and strategic sourcing for a $250M spend portfolio, supporting 4 North America Ventures businesses generating $800M annually. Leads a team of 4 direct reports and manages supplier relationships with 119 suppliers across multiple regions.
Oversaw $230M annual cocoa and chocolate spend, leading procurement operations for 10 internal and 6 external manufacturing plants. Developed and executed cost-out strategies, achieving significant savings and risk mitigation.
Managed $150M contract manufacturing procurement spend for the makeup category across North and South America. Developed category sourcing strategies and negotiated multi-year contracts to optimize spend and drive savings.
Co-led sourcing strategy for packaging and sheet metal categories, created should-cost models, and consolidated suppliers to reduce complexity. Developed risk management plans and conducted total cost analysis to support sourcing decisions.
Rotated through four procurement functions including Commodity Management, Operational Procurement, Sourcing Risk, and Project Management. Led projects that reduced capex, mitigated risk, and increased cash flow.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rutgers Business School
Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management & Marketing Research
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management and Marketing Research with a minor in Economics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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