Josh Lemke
About Josh Lemke
Josh Lemke is the Head of Supply Chain Business Office at Ally, with extensive experience in procurement and sourcing roles at WeWork, Bank of America, and Honeywell Aerospace.
Current Position at Ally
Josh Lemke currently holds the position of Head of Supply Chain Business Office at Ally. He has been with the company since 2020 and operates out of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. In this role, he oversees procurement programs and aligns supply chain strategies with the firm’s overall vision and objectives. His work is crucial in ensuring streamlined supply chain procedures and cost-effective procurement.
Previous Experience at WeWork
Josh Lemke served as the Vice President and Global Head of Sourcing at WeWork from 2018 to 2020. Based in New York City, he was instrumental in implementing strategic sourcing programs that led to significant procurement cost reductions and improved supplier relationships. His role involved overseeing global sourcing operations and providing strategic direction to the sourcing teams.
Bank of America Tenure
Josh Lemke held several key positions at Bank of America between 2006 and 2018. Most notably, he was a Senior Vice President and Procurement Executive from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that role, he served as Vice President and Sourcing Manager II for 12 years. During his tenure at Bank of America, he specialized in category strategy creation, cost forecasting, and designing procurement programs that aligned with the company’s objectives. These roles allowed him to develop and execute robust supply chain procedures and provide solid guidance to his teams.
Education Background
Josh Lemke earned an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General from UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business between 2009 and 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. This strong educational background underpins his expertise in supply chain management and business strategy.
Skills and Competencies
Josh Lemke excels in stakeholder involvement and client engagement, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. His expertise includes category strategy creation, cost forecasting, and the design of procurement programs that harmonize with a company's vision. With a proven track record of reducing procurement costs and enhancing supplier relationships, he is skilled in providing direction and advice to teams to ensure efficient sourcing and supply chain management.