Julie Franklin

Background

About Julie Franklin

I’m an achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement management, and purchasing. Currently, I serve as Commodity Sourcing Senior Manager with GE Appliances where I lead and manage total cost, relationship, commodity, and supplier strategies in partnership with customer and owner-focused teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Communications. My background also includes serving as Senior Commodity Manager for Purchased Services with GE Appliances and NPI Sourcing Manager with Cummins, Inc.In addition to my experience, I graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Louisville and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Over the course of my career, I’ve established a proven track record of managing complex projects while collaborating within high-performing teams to support an organization’s success. I also focus on driving positive change by identifying new opportunities, introducing best practices, and implementing process improvements. As a value-centric leader, I strive to deliver forward-thinking and professionalism in all my endeavors. Core Competencies – Procurement Management, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Forecasting & Reporting, Purchasing Strategy, Relationship Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership