Lead Procurement Category Mgmt.
Nestle Health Science
Van Buren, Arkansas, United States
Katie Pangrazio is an accomplished engineering professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Missouri Institute of Science and Technology. With two decades in the food and beverage industry, she has dedicated 17 years to Nestlé, significantly contributing across two operating companies and four divisions, at both factory and corporate levels.
Starting as a Production Supervisor, Katie quickly showcased her leadership abilities. Over the next decade, she drove Continuous Improvement initiatives within the Industrial Performance Group, impacting three divisions of Nestlé USA.
She later transitioned to Procurement, embracing roles such as Business Partner in Indirect Procurement and Project Manager in NUSA Procurement. For the past two years, she has served as the Co-Manufacturing Procurement Category Manager for Nestlé Health Science, enhancing procurement strategies with her extensive background.
Katie's diverse experience and educational foundation provide unique insights into thriving in non-traditional engineering roles.
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