Christine Caputo
Roselle,IL
Summary
Global Procurement and Supply Chain executive with more than 15 years of experience architecting sourcing organizations, leading multi‑million‑dollar spend optimization strategies, and transforming procurement into a competitive advantage. Demonstrated successes in aggressive cost savings, supplier innovation, ESG alignment, governance and compliance, and building and scaling teams.
Experience spans Fortune 500 corporations, private equity–backed growth environments, post‑merger integration, and diverse industries. Recognized for building procurement systems that balance cost, quality, speed, compliance, and sustainability, while strengthening supplier partnerships and improving organizational resilience.
Known for partnering with executive leadership and boards to influence enterprise strategy, aligning procurement with revenue goals and margin expansion, and ensure sourcing decisions support long‑term value creation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sourcing
Biomerics, Salt Lake City, UT
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Served as primary advisor to senior leadership across multiple business units, translating financial and operational objectives into actionable sourcing strategies that improved portfolio profitability.
- Built category strategies and playbooks that enhanced purchasing leverage and cross-site spend visibility, driving consistency across portfolio operations.
- Reduced total procurement costs by 20% through contract negotiations, GPO leverage, and supplier consolidation across 11 sites in North America and Costa Rica.
- Generated ~$3M in annual savings by renegotiating supplier agreements, and price benchmarking.
- Designed ESG-aligned sourcing standards, Supplier Code of Conduct, and compliance frameworks tied to global regulatory expectations and corporate commitments.
Director of Supply Chain
Bimeda Inc., Schaumburg, IL
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led the strategic overhaul of supply chain functions across North America, integrating planning, inventory management, and distribution to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Authored and implemented supply chain SOPs, vendor scorecards, and performance playbooks to support repeatable and scalable execution across the portfolio.
- Achieved $5M in cost savings through effective negotiation of contracts for primary APIs and high-volume purchases. Implemented rigorous KPIs to monitor on-time delivery, backorders, and overall cost efficiency.
- Enhanced inventory management practices, resulting in optimized stock levels and reduced waste, while ensuring timely and complete fulfillment of customer orders.
- Drove cross-functional collaboration to align supply chain strategies with business objectives, facilitating smoother operations and better integration with third-party manufacturers.
Sr. Director of Supply Chain
Coates Group (US & Europe), Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed regional supply chain operations across the U.S. and Europe, focusing on optimizing processes and reducing costs through best practices in planning and inventory management.
- Realized $800K in cost savings, including $300K in freight reductions, by implementing new service level agreements and optimizing logistics and inventory locations.
- Established and tracked working capital KPIs alongside S&OP processes for the Americas and Europe, improving financial oversight and operational performance.
- Negotiated strategic agreements with suppliers, resulting in a 30% reduction in costs through well-crafted master service agreements and streamlined procurement practices.
Director of Procurement
Encore Event Technologies, Arlington Heights, IL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Secured $3M in savings through innovative CapEx procurement strategies, consolidating supplier base and improved payment terms.
- Introduced a global vendor scorecard program, which improved supplier compliance, enhanced value propositions, and streamlined payment terms across the organization.
- Selected to lead M&A of Encore and PSAV, in partnership with McKinsey & Company.
Global Supply Chain Director
DeZurik/APCO, Schaumburg, IL
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Revolutionized supply chain operations by transforming a 'job-shop' environment into a structured supply chain organization, building a capable team and establishing critical performance metrics.
- Achieved $5M in cost savings through negotiations across product and logistics; reduced inventory by 35% through offshoring efforts in China and India, enhancing overall cost management and efficiency.
- Improved OTD performance by 40% through continuous improvement initiatives, optimized business processes, and the implementation of rigorous vendor compliance measures.
Global Supply Chain Project Manager
Fenwal Inc., Lake Zurich, IL
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Led a strategic joint venture in India, driving $2M in additional revenue and a 10% increase in EBITDA by managing the development and distribution of blood pack units from design to delivery.
- Reduced inventory costs by $2M through strategic portfolio rationalization and continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining inventory and enhancing cost-efficiency.
- Served as strategic advisor to President to lead the M&A of Fenwal and Fresenius Kabi, partnering with BCG and overseeing a $1.1 billion acquisition and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition and meet tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
National Louis University
Skills
- Global Procurement Strategy
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier & Contract Negotiation
- ESG & Sustainability Compliance
- Governance & Policy Development
- Global Team Leadership
- Risk & Resilience Planning
- Data & Analytics-Driven Decision Making
- Spend Optimization & Value Creation
- Cross-Regional Partnership
- ERP / SAP / Oracle / Ariba / Coupa
- International Trade & Regulatory Requirements
- Cost Management & Financial Planning
- Audit Readiness
- Global procurement
- Spend analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
Timeline
Director of Sourcing
Biomerics, Salt Lake City, UT
01.2024 - 01.2025
Director of Supply Chain
Bimeda Inc., Schaumburg, IL
01.2022 - 01.2024
Sr. Director of Supply Chain
Coates Group (US & Europe), Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Procurement
Encore Event Technologies, Arlington Heights, IL
01.2019 - 01.2021
Global Supply Chain Director
DeZurik/APCO, Schaumburg, IL
01.2013 - 01.2018
Global Supply Chain Project Manager
Fenwal Inc., Lake Zurich, IL
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Management
National Louis University