Katie Riefenstahl
About Katie Riefenstahl
Katie Riefenstahl is a Senior Sourcing Manager at Alkermes with extensive experience in procurement roles at Merck KGaA, Takeda, and Phillips 66.
Current Position at Alkermes
Katie Riefenstahl currently serves as a Senior Sourcing Manager at Alkermes. She joined the company in March 2021. In her role, she is responsible for managing the sourcing operations, ensuring optimal procurement strategies, and overseeing supplier relationships to support the company's goals.
Previous Role at Merck KGaA
Katie Riefenstahl worked at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany as a Sourcing Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she was in charge of managing sourcing operations, which involved overseeing procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and implementing cost-saving strategies.
Professional Experience at Phillips 66
Katie Riefenstahl has an extensive history with Phillips 66, where she held multiple roles starting from a Procurement Intern in 2012. She then advanced to Pipelines and Terminals Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Analyst, Supervisor of MRO & General Supplies, and finally, Procurement Lead. Her roles involved diverse responsibilities ranging from coordination of procurement activities to leadership in strategic sourcing initiatives.
Early Career at The University of Texas at Austin
Katie Riefenstahl was a Student Athlete in Swimming at The University of Texas at Austin from 2008 to 2012. Along with her athletic commitments, she pursued her studies and graduated after four years. Her journey as a student-athlete provided her with discipline and time management skills that have likely benefited her professional career.