Erin Lambson Mba, Cpsm, Cpsd

Erin Lambson, MBA, CPSM, CPSD has over two decades of professional experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management. Currently, they serve as the Senior Director of Sourcing & Procurement at Vitalant, where they are responsible for overseeing the development of strategic sourcing strategies to align finance and operational goals for transformational initiatives. Erin'skey areas of responsibility include laboratory equipment, supplies and reagents, outsourced testing services, laboratory information systems (LIS), fleet vehicles, fleet services, and rebranding.

Prior to joining Vitalant, Lambson worked at MTD Products for several years. Erin'sroles at MTD Products included Strategic Sourcing Manager and Commodity Manager. In these positions, they led a team of Commodity Managers and Buyers to strategically align suppliers and spending with corporate-wide business goals. Erin served as the primary liaison with the corporate legal department for contract development and provided sourcing direction, negotiated with suppliers, and managed long-term cost reduction projects.

Lambson's career at MTD Products began as a Purchasing Agent/Buyer, where they were responsible for maintaining supplier relations and ensuring production requirements were met. Erin worked closely with cross-functional teams to optimize the supply base for cost, quality, and delivery.

Overall, Lambson's work experience demonstrates their expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management, as well as their ability to develop and implement effective strategies to drive cost reductions and operational improvements.

Erin Lambson, MBA, CPSM, CPSD, obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) degree in the field of study of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, where they attended from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, they pursued their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication from Arizona State University, although the specific years are not provided.

Additionally, Erin Lambson has obtained two certifications from the Institute for Supply Management. In February 2021, they achieved the certification of Certified Professional in Supply Management. Later, in December 2021, they obtained the certification of Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD).