Amber Dukes
Amber Dukes

Global Procurement Leader

Actively looking · Member since 20 Jun 2026
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United States
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About

Professional summary

I am a visionary and results-driven procurement executive with more than a decade of experience leading complex procurement and operational functions across multiple industries. I have built my career around driving transformative change, improving performance, and aligning cross-functional teams with strategic business objectives.

I bring strong financial stewardship and operational leadership, with experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets, improving cost controls, and delivering year-over-year savings. My background includes overseeing procurement strategy, supplier management, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation in high-stakes environments.

I have led procurement and operations initiatives in industries including building materials, hair care, aerospace, and automotive. In each role, I focused on process optimization, compliance, and performance management to support scalable growth and stronger organizational outcomes.

My experience also includes cross-departmental leadership across engineering, research and development, quality, logistics, production, and planning. I am comfortable guiding teams, developing talent, and creating efficient systems that improve execution and accountability.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, along with certifications as a Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPP and CPPM). I also have an academic background in biblical studies from Anchor Bible College.

I am particularly well suited for senior leadership roles such as Chief Operating Officer or other executive procurement and operations positions. I combine strategic foresight, regulatory awareness, and hands-on leadership to deliver measurable business value.

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Experience

Career history

Procurement Commodity Manager of Indirect Malarkey Roofing Products / Holcim Business Envelope

Lead procurement strategy for a $200 million spend. Implement P2P processes, improve cost controls, manage budgets and reporting, support engineering, R&D, and quality teams, and lead contract negotiations and risk mitigation.

Director of Purchasing and Production Planning McBride Research Lab & Advance American Labs

Developed sourcing strategies, expanded the supplier base, optimized production and procurement cycles, improved lead times and inventory accuracy, managed budgets, and directed compliance and risk mitigation efforts.

Purchasing Director and Interim Quality Manager LH Thomson (Aerospace)

Drove strategic procurement initiatives, improved supplier quality and production processes, managed high-value contracts, ensured compliance with AS9100, DFARS, ISO 9001, and led cross-functional teams across procurement, quality, and production.

Director of Procurement Borbet Alabama

Directed procurement, planning, and logistics operations, managed a $125-350 million budget, improved supplier management and inventory control, and ensured compliance with ISO TS16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.

Purchasing Manager APR LLC

Managed production schedules and inventory levels, coordinated with marketing, sales, and engineering, optimized vendor management and order sequencing, oversaw supplier selection and pricing negotiations, and led purchasing staff.

Education

Learning history

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Concentration in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship.

American Purchasing Society

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPP & CPPM)

Certified in CPP 2016 and CPPM 2017.

Anchor Bible College

Associate in Biblical Studies

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