Sam Kovar Cscp

Sam Kovar, CSCP, serves as Commodity Manager at Phillips & Temro Industries, focusing on Castings, Cable Assemblies, Heating Elements, and Wire since January 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist and Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Medtronic, where Kovar concentrated on maximizing savings through sourcing IT software and telecom parts. Kovar also held positions as Purchasing Manager at GoldCom Inc. and Product Support Lead at Zepol Corporation. Early career experience includes member services at West St. Paul YMCA, roles in recruiting, and service in the US Navy. Kovar holds a Marketing Management degree from the University of St. Thomas.