Derek Schmidt

Derek Schmidt, MBA, currently serves as the Procurement Operations Manager at VSP Vision, overseeing all procurement functions and vendor integration while driving organizational goals and maintaining positive vendor relationships. With prior experience as a Global Business Development Manager at Buyers Products and various managerial roles at VSP Global, Elk Grove Dodge, The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, and West Coast Truck Equipment, Derek has a strong background in sales strategy, operations management, and client relationship development. Derek holds an MBA from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from California State University-Sacramento.