Larry Young
About Larry Young
Larry Young is a Senior Manager of Supply Management at Edison International, where he has worked since 2000. He holds an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, including a previous role as Global Procurement Manager at Merck.
Work at Edison International
Larry Young has served as Senior Manager of Supply Management at Edison International since 2000. In this role, he leads the Corporate Professional and Environmental Services function, focusing on developing and executing procurement strategies for a substantial $400 million spend. He collaborates with business unit executive leadership to align procurement activities with operational objectives. Young has also provided senior leadership for a Material Management and Logistics organization comprising 230 employees, overseeing an annual expense budget of $28 million and managing corporate inventory assets valued at $350 million.
Education and Expertise
Larry Young earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Pepperdine University's George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management, completing the Presidents & Key Executives Program from 2003 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1973 to 1978. His educational background equips him with the expertise necessary for effective supply management and procurement strategies.
Background
Before joining Edison International, Larry Young worked at Merck as a Global Procurement Manager from 1985 to 2000. During his 15 years at Merck, he was responsible for negotiating significant agreements, including a $60 million Managed Service Provider agreement for contingent worker services. His experience in procurement and supply chain management spans several decades, contributing to his current leadership role.
Achievements
At Edison International, Larry Young has executed material supply strategies that support multi-billion dollar utility construction and maintenance programs. He has transformed business processes to consolidate facilities and reduce operating costs. Additionally, he developed a comprehensive e-Supply Chain strategy, leading a team of 16 internal and 10 external consultants to install and configure a $10.6 million Electronic Procurement system, enhancing the efficiency of procurement operations.