Laura Kocaj Callahan, MBA
About Laura Kocaj Callahan, MBA
Laura Kocaj Callahan, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Direct Procurement at Chobani, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at L'Oréal and Coty. She holds an MBA in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a BA in Economics and French from Colgate University.
Current Role at Chobani
Laura Kocaj Callahan serves as the Vice President of Direct Procurement at Chobani, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing direct spend pools, which exceed $1 billion in value. Her leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring the procurement process aligns with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Coty
Before joining Chobani, Laura Kocaj Callahan held several key positions at Coty. She served as Vice President of Procurement for the Americas and Asia Pacific Region from 2020 to 2021. Following this, she took on the role of Vice President for Initiatives and Product Management Procurement from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she was the Global Procurement Leader for Coty Consumer Beauty from 2016 to 2020, where she managed procurement strategies across multiple regions.
Career Background at L'Oréal
Laura Kocaj Callahan has a significant history with L'Oréal, where she worked from 1992 to 1999 in various roles. She began as a Planner/Buyer for Raw Materials, then progressed to Planning Manager. Additionally, she served as a Senior Management Trainee and Long Term Planner. Her tenure at L'Oréal provided her with extensive experience in procurement and planning within the beauty industry.
Education and Expertise
Laura Kocaj Callahan holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and French from Colgate University. Her educational background supports her expertise in risk assessment, talent development, and category sourcing strategies.
Achievements in Procurement Management
Throughout her career, Laura Kocaj Callahan has demonstrated a strong ability to manage direct and indirect spend pools, with a total value exceeding $1 billion. She has a proven track record in risk management, leading cross-functional teams to develop effective risk mitigation strategies. Her experience includes transitioning procurement organizations through significant business integrations, enhancing operational effectiveness in various roles.