Richard Fitzgerald
About Richard Fitzgerald
Richard Fitzgerald is the Senior Commodity Manager for Plastics & Chemicals at Emerson in Greater St. Louis, with over two decades of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and financial analysis across various industries.
Company
Richard Fitzgerald is currently employed at Emerson in Greater St. Louis. He holds the position of Senior Commodity Manager - Plastics & Chemicals. Emerson is a global company that provides a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer products.
Title
Richard Fitzgerald serves as the Senior Commodity Manager - Plastics & Chemicals at Emerson. In this role, he oversees the sourcing and procurement of plastics and chemical materials, ensuring efficient supply chain management.
Career at Spartech LLC
From 2017 to 2021, Richard Fitzgerald worked at Spartech LLC as a Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing. His responsibilities included managing the sourcing of strategic materials, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring cost-effective supply chain operations.
Career at PolyOne
Richard Fitzgerald held significant roles at PolyOne. Between 2013 and 2017, he was the Senior Manager Global Sourcing, where he managed global procurement strategies. He also briefly served as the Corporate Procurement Manager from 2012 to 2013, focusing on corporate-level procurement initiatives.
Background in Financial Analysis
Richard Fitzgerald has a solid background in financial analysis. He worked as a Financial Analyst at Spartech Corporation from 2008 to 2012, and for a short stint at RehabCare in 2008. These roles involved analyzing financial data and contributing to strategic financial planning.
Early Career in Banking
Richard Fitzgerald began his career in the banking sector at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., where he served as an Officer and Analyst from 2002 to 2005. These roles helped him develop a strong foundation in financial analysis and customer relations.
Education in Finance
Richard Fitzgerald earned a BSBA degree in Finance from Southeast Missouri State University. He completed his studies in 2001. This educational background provided the financial and analytical skills that supported his career in various industries.