Jimmie Pater III

Jimmie Pater III currently serves as an Indirect Sourcing Manager and Materials Manager at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC since 2018, focusing on purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain management. Prior experience includes roles as Commodity Manager and Purchasing Manager at Gt Midwest, where responsibilities encompassed vendor management and overseas purchasing, and as Purchasing Manager at Hans Rudolph, Inc. specializing in OEM manufacturing and compliance. Early career highlights include a Sales and Marketing Specialist and Senior Strategic Buyer at TVH, as well as positions in technical training and parts management. Jimmie earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Park University and is a Class C Certified Diesel Technician from Joe Herndon Vocational School.