Kimberly Apgar
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing at UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX INC (THE)- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
As a previous direct report of Kim Apgar, I would like to highly recommend her for any management opportunity. She is a strong team leader, always motivating her team to achieve above and beyond all of our set corporate goals. Kim's sharing of her knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality control led the team to not only go above and beyond our goals, but to also maintain world-class quality in all processes.
LinkedIn User
As a previous direct report of Kim Apgar, I would like to highly recommend her for any management opportunity. She is a strong team leader, always motivating her team to achieve above and beyond all of our set corporate goals. Kim's sharing of her knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality control led the team to not only go above and beyond our goals, but to also maintain world-class quality in all processes.
LinkedIn User
As a previous direct report of Kim Apgar, I would like to highly recommend her for any management opportunity. She is a strong team leader, always motivating her team to achieve above and beyond all of our set corporate goals. Kim's sharing of her knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality control led the team to not only go above and beyond our goals, but to also maintain world-class quality in all processes.
LinkedIn User
As a previous direct report of Kim Apgar, I would like to highly recommend her for any management opportunity. She is a strong team leader, always motivating her team to achieve above and beyond all of our set corporate goals. Kim's sharing of her knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality control led the team to not only go above and beyond our goals, but to also maintain world-class quality in all processes.
Credentials
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Being a Good Mentor
Lynda.comMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources in the On-Demand Economy
Lynda.comMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Mentoring Others
Lynda.comMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Purchasing Manager
ISM - Institute for Supply ManagementMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
American Purchasing Society, Inc.
Certified Purchasing ProfessionalJan, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX INC (THE)
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
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Jul 2014 - Present
Contract Negotiation and AdministrationSupplier Performance ManagementStrategic SourcingCost ImprovementsRFX's
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Pensacola State College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor
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Jan 2015 - Present
Business curriculum, on-line format
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Panduit
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Category Manager - Metals & Fabricated Parts
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Oct 2005 - Aug 2013
Contract Negotiation and AdministrationSupply side strategy development and implementationSupplier Performance/Relationship ManagementSupplier Business ReviewsCost improvementsLean continuous improvementRFx's Strategic SourcingNew product introductionsGlobal field buyer alignment, mentoring and training
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Purchasing Supervisor, Raceway Systems & Rack Systems
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Sep 1996 - Oct 2005
Division specific direct & indirect strategic sourcingContract negotiation & administrationCost reductionsBuying team training & developmentSupplier performance/relationship managementRFx'sMRP Oracle
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Apollo Colors Inc
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United States
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing Manager
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Jan 1990 - Jun 1996
Direct and indirect spend managementSupplier performance/relationship managementProcurement team development and trainingFront office daily activity management to support executive team
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Education
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1994 - 1997
University of St. Francis
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
1990 - 1994
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Management -
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Joliet Junior College
Associate's Degree, Business
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