Michael Plozai

Michael Plozai is an experienced professional in sourcing, procurement, and commodity management, currently serving as the Director of Sourcing and Commodity Management at La-Z-Boy Incorporated since 2008. In this role, Michael has successfully led innovation and SKU reduction projects, implemented information technology initiatives, and managed cross-functional teams. Prior experiences include serving as a Contracts Specialist at Fannie Mae, where Michael managed contract activities and drove procurement initiatives, and as a Senior Program Buyer at Visteon Corporation, overseeing new product launches and negotiating with suppliers. Michael's career began at Ford Motor Company as an Advanced Supplier Development Engineer, where responsibilities included developing new products and managing supplier quality issues. Michael holds a degree in Business with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.