Pam Grainger, C.P.M.
About Pam Grainger, C.P.M.
Pam Grainger, C.P.M. is the Global Supply Chain Purchasing Manager at Cintas, where she has worked since 2009. With extensive experience in purchasing management, she oversees national purchasing agreements and trains other Category Managers in contract development.
Work at Cintas
Pam Grainger has served as the Global Supply Chain Purchasing Manager at Cintas since 2009. In this role, she manages national purchasing agreements, overseeing the entire process from strategic sourcing to negotiation and maintenance. Her responsibilities include training other Category Managers on contract development, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage purchasing contracts.
Previous Experience
Before her tenure at Cintas, Pam Grainger worked as a Purchasing Manager at the Cincinnati Enquirer from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, she held the position of Product Sourcing Leader at Milacron from 1991 to 1997. Additionally, she worked as a Purchasing Manager at American Showa, Inc. from 1997 to 2003. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in supply chain management and purchasing.
Education and Expertise
Pam Grainger earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 1972 to 1976. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in managing purchasing processes and training others in contract development within the supply chain sector.
Career Timeline
Pam Grainger's career spans several key positions in purchasing and supply chain management. She began her professional journey at Milacron from 1991 to 1997, followed by a role at American Showa, Inc. from 1997 to 2003. She then worked at the Cincinnati Enquirer from 2003 to 2008 before joining Cintas in 2009, where she has continued to develop her career for over 15 years.