Leah Branch, MS
Head of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing @ PineNRock Inc
About
Strategic procurement and sourcing leader with 10+ years of global experience across energy, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, wholesale, e-commerce, B2B, B2C, and distribution environments. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier governance, and cost reduction across direct and indirect spend. Strong background in RFQ/RFP/PO execution, contract negotiation, and end-to-end procurement optimization using SAP and Oracle ERP systems. Recognized for building scalable supply chain solutions and improving supplier performance in fast-paced, multi-region environments. CORE COMPETENCIES • Strategic Global Sourcing & Category Management • Contract Negotiation & Cost Savings & Supplier Management • S2P and P2P Optimization and Continuous Improvement • ERP Integration (SAP, Oracle) & Data Analysis • Practical Application of Generative AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini) for Procurement Analysis, Process Automation, and Product Discovery
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United States
Renewables & Environment
Brand Protection, Consulting, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Solar PV, Supplier Performance, Solar Power, Continuous Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Collaborations, Trade Show Exhibitor, Trade Shows, Manufacturing Process Improvement, Purchasing Processes, Large Scale Change Management, Global Logistics, globe logistics, Channel Strategy Development, Product Development, Project Management, Strategic Sourcing
Experience
Head of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
PineNRock Inc
United States
• Built the end-to-end procurement function, establishing supplier governance, category management frameworks, procurement and planning processes, and contract standards • Led strategic sourcing initiatives, RFQ/RFP execution, and supplier risk management across global suppliers • Developed scalable supply chain infrastructure supporting IP-driven product initiatives and multi-region operations • Implemented procurement best practices across direct and indirect spend to improve cost visibility and control
General Procurement
T1 Energy Inc.
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Led P2P process improvements in partnership with Finance, Legal, Logistics, IT, Professional service, and Production, managing MRO, direct, and indirect spend of $4M to $10M monthly • Executed full PR-to-PO lifecycle, including vendor onboarding, supplier negotiations, contracting, and cost reduction initiatives across multi-category spend • Optimized Oracle ERP utilization to improve procurement efficiency, data accuracy, and cycle time • Partnered cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Consulting teams to ensure timely and compliant procurement support
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (Indirect)
LWG International Inc.
United States
• Managed indirect procurement portfolio across multiple business categories • Led end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management initiatives using SIPOC-driven process optimization • Negotiated supplier agreements and delivered cost savings across indirect spend • Improved supplier performance through structured scorecards and ongoing supplier governance
Senior Manager, Business Development and Supply Chain
Item Electronics Inc.
Shenzhen & Hong Kong & US
• Scaled mobile phone spare parts business to $45M annual revenue through global supplier expansion • Directed international sourcing, OEM/ODM manufacturing, and logistics operations across Asia and North America • Built and managed global supplier relationships supporting high-volume electronics distribution
Procurement Manager
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• Directed global sourcing for medical device components and manufacturing services • Built ISO- and FDA-compliant supplier networks and implemented dual sourcing strategy • Partnered with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to support GMP, NPI, and production ramp • Delivered cost reduction initiatives while strengthening supplier quality and continuity
Education
Dallas Baptist University
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Dallas Baptist University
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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