Denise Northagen
About Denise Northagen
Title
Denise Northagen serves as the Enablement Lead for Global P2P (Procure to Pay) Process Operations at General Mills. In this capacity, she leads the implementation and management of procurement processes and technologies across various client groups worldwide.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Denise Northagen has an extensive career at General Mills, starting in 1996. She held the role of Buyer for 16 years, focusing on procurement activities. From 2012 to 2014, she worked as a Licensing Specialist in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Since June 2016, she has been the Enablement Lead for Global P2P process operations, responsible for standardizing processes, implementing automation technologies, and providing technology leadership in the procurement domain. Additionally, she holds a concurrent role as Buyer, Marketing Services: Collateral Print, Fulfillment, and Publishing.
Education Background
Denise Northagen completed her AA in Liberal Arts with a major in Communications at Normandale. Additionally, she undertook studies at Richfield. Her educational background has provided a foundation for her subsequent roles in procurement and process operations.
Role in P2P Process Implementation
As Enablement Lead for Global P2P Process Operations at General Mills, Denise Northagen has been instrumental in leading the implementation of the Procure to Pay (P2P) process since June 2016. Her work focuses on developing and standardizing processes, implementing automation technologies, and providing insights to global sourcing teams to enhance their competitive advantage.
Focus on Technology Leadership
Denise Northagen is responsible for providing technology leadership within the procurement domain at General Mills. Her role involves leveraging advanced procurement capabilities to offer visibility and strategic insights, thus enabling global sourcing teams to gain a competitive edge.