Christina Stroud
About Christina Stroud
Christina Stroud serves as the Purchasing Manager at BP Aero in Irving, Texas, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in procurement and emergency medical services, she has developed strategies to optimize purchasing efficiency and manage supplier relationships.
Work at BP Aero
Christina Stroud has served as the Purchasing Manager at BP Aero since 2021. In this role, she directs and coordinates the activities of personnel involved in the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies. Stroud has developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. She prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders, analyzes market conditions, and evaluates specifications for bids to ensure compliance with company policies. Additionally, she has focused on developing cost reduction strategies and savings plans to optimize purchasing efficiency.
Previous Experience at TrueAero
Prior to her current role, Christina Stroud worked at TrueAero from 2018 to 2020 as a CFM/GE Product Line Representative. In this position, she was responsible for managing product lines and facilitating communication between suppliers and the company. Stroud also served as a Product Line Representative for a brief period in 2018, where she engaged in similar responsibilities. Her experience at TrueAero equipped her with skills in procurement and vendor management.
Background in Emergency Medical Services
Christina Stroud has a background in emergency medical services, having worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from 2015 to 2018 at CareFlite and Gaylord Hotels. During her time at CareFlite, she also held the position of Driver Training Officer for a short duration in 2016. Her experience in this field involved direct patient care and emergency response, which contributed to her ability to manage high-pressure situations.
Education and Expertise
Christina Stroud earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical from the University of Central Florida, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in health sciences, which complements her professional experience in procurement and emergency medical services. Stroud's expertise includes procurement operations, contract negotiation, and vendor management.