Dana R. Burns

Dana R. Burns, C.P.M. has more than 25 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing. Currently, they serve as the Director of Indirect Procurement at Central Garden & Pet since June 2021. In this role, Dana leads a team of procurement professionals and manages strategic sourcing programs across various categories with an annual spend of over $200 MM. Dana R.'sresponsibilities include collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team and key stakeholders, managing cross-functional teams, and executing strategic initiatives to reduce costs, standardize processes, mitigate risks, and improve productivity.

Prior to their current position, Dana held the role of Senior Commodity Manager - Indirect at Central Garden & Pet from November 2013 to June 2021. Dana R. was responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing programs across multiple Indirect categories valued at over $80 MM in annual spend. Dana also developed reporting to upper management on strategic sourcing initiatives and collaborated on new acquisition projects.

Before joining Central Garden & Pet, Dana worked at The Coca-Cola Company for nearly 20 years. Dana R. held various procurement roles, including Strategic Procurement Manager for Coca-Cola Freestyle, Procurement Manager for Equipment and Parts in Coca-Cola North America, Senior Procurement Specialist at Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services Company, Project Manager for Strategic Projects in Coca-Cola North America, Managing Buyer in Coca-Cola North America, and Principal Buyer/Strategic Planning Manager. In these roles, Dana successfully developed and executed global sourcing strategies, managed supplier relationships, and implemented procurement strategies resulting in cost savings and increased efficiencies.

Overall, Dana R. Burns, C.P.M. has a strong background in procurement and strategic sourcing, with expertise in leading cross-functional teams, developing sourcing programs, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost reduction initiatives.

Dana R. Burns, C.P.M. obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.