Melissa Wosmek
About Melissa Wosmek
Melissa Wosmek is the Category Manager of Marketing Technology at General Mills in Minnesota, with a background in procurement and stage management.
Title and Role at General Mills
Melissa Wosmek currently serves as the Category Manager, Marketing Technology at General Mills. She holds a hybrid role based in Minnesota, United States. In this capacity, she is responsible for managing and optimizing the category of marketing technology, leveraging her extensive experience in procurement and sourcing to enhance efficiency and achieve cost savings.
Previous Roles and Experience at C.H. Robinson
Before her current role, Melissa Wosmek worked at C.H. Robinson for four years in total. From 2022 to 2024, she served as the Indirect Procurement Manager, where she managed indirect procurement processes. Prior to that, from 2020 to 2022, she held the position of Sr. Category Manager in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In these roles, she contributed to the company's procurement efficiency and cost management strategies.
Career at Bluestem Brands, Inc.
Melissa Wosmek spent three years at Bluestem Brands, Inc. based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. From 2018 to 2020, she was the Senior Manager of Indirect Sourcing, and from 2017 to 2018, she worked as the Manager of Indirect Sourcing. In these positions, she focused on sourcing strategies, vendor management, and procurement processes, instrumental in driving operational excellence.
Background at Christopher & Banks
Melissa Wosmek had an extended tenure at Christopher & Banks, spanning from 2008 to 2017. She progressed through multiple roles, starting as Logistics & Purchasing Analyst (2008-2010), then advancing to Manager of Purchasing & Office Services (2010-2012), and eventually becoming the Senior Manager of Purchasing & Office Services (2012-2017). Her work centered around procurement, logistics, and office management, significantly enhancing the company’s resource allocation and budget control.
Educational Background
Melissa Wosmek pursued her education at Webster University, where she studied Stage Management and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her academic background in stage management provided her with unique skills in organizing large-scale productions, coordinating diverse teams, and managing resources and budgets. These skills have translated effectively into her career in procurement and category management.