Courtney Catino Tooker
About Courtney Catino Tooker
Courtney Catino Tooker is the Director of Procurement at Chobani, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in procurement, having previously worked at PepsiCo and Naturex, among other companies.
Work at Chobani
Courtney Catino Tooker has been with Chobani since 2017, holding various roles within the procurement department. She currently serves as the Director of Procurement, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she was the Senior Procurement Manager for Ingredients from 2020 to 2022, and before that, she worked as the Procurement Manager for Ingredients from 2017 to 2020. Her tenure at Chobani reflects a progressive career in procurement, focusing on ingredient sourcing and management.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Chobani, Courtney Catino Tooker gained extensive experience in procurement across several companies. She worked at PepsiCo as a Global Procurement Associate Manager for both Global Citrus and North American Natural Flavors from 2016 to 2017, and previously held the same title for Commercialization from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Purchasing Manager at Naturex from 2012 to 2015 and as a Buyer at Parker Hannifin for one year in 2011. This diverse background has contributed to her expertise in procurement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Catino Tooker earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Supply Chain Management and International Business from Michigan State University, specifically from the Eli Broad College of Business. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in procurement roles across various industries.
Career Timeline
Courtney Catino Tooker's career in procurement spans over a decade, beginning with her role as a Buyer at Parker Hannifin in 2011. She transitioned to Naturex as a Purchasing Manager from 2012 to 2015, followed by positions at PepsiCo from 2015 to 2017. After joining Chobani in 2017, she progressed through multiple roles, culminating in her current position as Director of Procurement, which she has held since 2022.