Kevin Raphael
About Kevin Raphael
Kevin Raphael is the Senior Manager of Global Sourcing at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing from previous roles at Kellogg Company and United Biscuits.
Current Role at General Mills
Kevin Raphael currently holds the position of Senior Manager Global Sourcing at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In this role, he is responsible for managing global sourcing strategies, overseeing supplier relationships, and ensuring the procurement of high-quality materials for the company. His expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management is pivotal to his contributions at General Mills.
Previous Roles at Kellogg Company
Kevin Raphael has previously worked at Kellogg Company in multiple capacities. From 2016 to 2017, he served as Emea Procurement Category Manager and Global Category Lead Corrugated in Battle Creek, Michigan. During this time, he was responsible for the sourcing of corrugated materials. Additionally, in 2016, he held the role of Procurement Category Manager for Emea Snacks Packaging at Kellogg's, where he managed the procurement of packaging materials across the EMEA region.
Experience at United Biscuits
Kevin Raphael has an extensive history with United Biscuits, where he served in various roles from 2010 to 2016. He started as Euro Buyer - Packaging, managing European procurement of paper-based packaging materials, including cartons and corrugated materials. He then progressed to Group Commodities Buyer - Cocoa and Chocolate, overseeing the procurement of cocoa beans, liquor, butter, and powder. Later, as Group Procurement Manager - Sugar and Sweeteners, he managed the global sourcing of sugar for Europe, the Middle-East, and Africa. His roles required him to handle extensive supplier relationships and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Educational Background
Kevin Raphael studied at Kedge Business School, where he obtained a Master's degree in Economics, Management, Logistics, and Finance from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Project Management from 2007 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with comprehensive knowledge and skills in various aspects of business management, particularly in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Project Management Experience
Kevin Raphael has significant project management experience. He worked at Sinad for six months in 2009 as a Project Manager. Additionally, he served as a Project Manager at Thermostructural Composites Laboratory CEA - SNECMA - CNRS in Pessac, Aquitaine, France, from 2007 to 2008. In these roles, he developed his project management skills, which he later applied to his procurement and strategic sourcing responsibilities in subsequent roles.