Kelly Gross
About Kelly Gross
Kelly Gross is the Sourcing Manager for NA Indirect Corporate Sourcing at General Mills, with extensive experience in sourcing, operations, and marketing within the Consumer Packaged Goods and staffing industries.
Current Title and Role at General Mills
Kelly Gross is currently serving as the Sourcing Manager, NA Indirect Corporate Sourcing at General Mills. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing indirect sourcing categories related to human resources, including Benefits, Learning & Development, Recruiting, and Compensation. Her responsibilities include managing supplier and vendor relationships, executing contract negotiations, and building total value pipelines.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Kelly Gross has held multiple roles at General Mills over the years. From 2018 to 2021, she worked as the Associate Manager, Indirect Sourcing in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Before that, she was the Operations Manager for Kitchens of General Mills, specifically for the Betty Crocker Kitchens from 2012 to 2018. Her journey with General Mills began as a Staff Assistant in Print and Publishing, a role she held from 2010 to 2012 in Golden Valley, MN.
Previous Roles at Masterson Personnel
Before joining General Mills, Kelly Gross worked at Masterson Personnel where she held several positions. From 1999 to 2010, she was the Marketing Manager/Recruiter in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. She also served as the Branch Manager from 1995 to 1999 in Ann Arbor, MI, and Minneapolis, MN. Her early career at Masterson Personnel saw her working as a Staffing Supervisor/Account Coordinator from 1993 to 1995 in Minneapolis, MN.
Educational Background and Skills
Kelly Gross holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing with minors in Math and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her educational background, paired with her professional experience, has equipped her with strong cross-functional expertise and global people management capabilities. She is skilled in process improvement, project management, change management, and stakeholder management.
Expertise in Consumer Packaged Goods and Staffing
Kelly Gross has extensive industry expertise in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Staffing. Her tenure at both General Mills and Masterson Personnel has provided her with a deep understanding of sourcing and procurement processes, HR-related indirect sourcing categories, and operations management. Known for her learning mindset and make-it-happen attitude, Kelly is adept at managing supplier and vendor relationships to drive value in her roles.