Micaela Battiste
Staff Supplier Risk Due Diligence Specialist, Responsible Sourcing @ Tesla
About
Responsible sourcing strategy and operationalization specialist translating complex, high-level intentions from the leadership level into consistent actions, processes, and org-wide change. Expertise in embedding and scaling multi-stakeholder process improvement initiatives at high-growth organizations. With 10+ years of international and US-based experience, I have always engaged in one or more social or environmental topics in my work.Functional and Technical Expertise: Supplier Risk Due Diligence, Supplier Financial Health Risk Management, Social and Environmental Risk Assessment Development and Implementation, Global Guidelines and Best Practices Documentation, Non-Financial Public Disclosures, ESG Metrics, Sustainable Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Center-Led Procurement Management, Spend Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Design and Compliance
United States
San Francisco Bay Area
Automotive
Leadership, Influence, Team Motivation, Coaching, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Metrics, Materiality Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Supplier Risk, Research, Data Analysis, Sustainability, Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Strategy, Marketing
Experience
Staff Supplier Risk Due Diligence Specialist, Responsible Sourcing
Tesla
Scale and embed supply chain risk management and governance mechanisms globally
Sr. Project Manager, Supplier Proactive Engagement, Responsible Sourcing
Tesla
Led supplier due diligence and risk assessment strategy, roadmap, governance, processes and tools, defining risk-based mitigation actions
Sr. Project Manager, Process Excellence, Supply Chain Optimization
Tesla
Led procure-to-pay process improvements and systems enhancements to integrate and automate purchasing workflows
Consultant, Business Process and Strategy
Sole Proprietor
Los Angeles, California, United States
Independent business process improvement and strategy consultant focused on procurement transformation, project management, and new business development. Clients include: top aerospace research organization, specialized supply chain and sourcing partners.
Associate Director, Sourcing and Process Improvement
The Chemico Group
Greater Detroit Area
High-growth, chemical management leader Chemico specializes in automotive and aerospace procurement at over 85 locations. Led strategic sourcing process for direct spend, teaching best practices and providing feedback to align 5 category managers with customer and internal requirements.
Manager, Business Process Improvement
The Chemico Group
Greater Detroit Area
Designed and launched cross-functional continuous improvement program, streamlining prioritization of 40+ order-to-cash (O2C) and procure-to-pay (P2P) projects.
Sustainable Production and Consumption Talent
UNLEASH
Denmark
Developed and pitched an SDG solution to peers, investors, and experts that addresses responsible consumption in the fashion industry.
Innovation Strategy Fellow
Italia Innovation
Treviso Area, Italy
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary design team to uncover consumer needs, develop themes, test prototypes, and make a recommendation to Davines, a B Corp haircare and skincare company based in Parma, Italy.
Graduate Student Instructor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Associate at the Economic Growth Institute
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Summer Associate, Supplier Park Transformational Project
Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC)
Detroit, MI
MBA Student Consultant
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
Agribusiness Development Branch Intern
UNIDO
Vienna, Austria
Sustainability Research Intern
FLACSO Chile
Santiago, Chile
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Erb Institute dual-degree MBA/MS program. Focus in sustainable supply chain management.
University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School
School for Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan
Women's Studies, Spanish Language and Literature
Full‐Tuition Scholar Recognition Award, International Institute Fellowship, Vincenti Study Abroad Scholarship Honors thesis in Women's Studies on fair trade and gender mainstreaming
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Spanish Language and Literature
Semester study abroad
Universidad de Salamanca
Spanish Language and Literature
Summer study abroad
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