Sami Gauer
About Sami Gauer
Sami Gauer is a Senior Packaging Buyer - Resin at General Mills with over six years of experience in various sourcing and procurement roles within the company.
Current Position at General Mills
Sami Gauer currently holds the title of Senior Packaging Buyer - Resin at General Mills. In this role, she focuses on procurement specific to resin packaging materials, a specialized area within the company's sourcing department. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the consistent supply of packaging materials essential to General Mills' operations.
Career Progression at General Mills
Sami Gauer has been with General Mills for over six years, showcasing a dedicated career path with the company. She began as a Sourcing Intern in 2017. She then progressed through various roles, including Global Indirect Sourcing, NA Sales & Marketing Support, Indirect Sourcing Operations Analyst, and Buyer, Dairy. Her diverse experiences within the company culminated in her current specialized role in resin packaging procurement.
Previous Experience in Sourcing and Logistics
Before her tenure at General Mills, Sami Gauer gathered valuable experience at Valspar, where she worked as a Sourcing and Logistics Intern in the Center of Excellence from 2016 to 2017. During this time, she developed skills in logistics and procurement, laying a strong foundation for her future roles in sourcing and supply chain management.
Education Background
Sami Gauer studied at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where she pursued a major in Supply Chain and Operations Management and a minor in Finance. Her academic background in these fields has equipped her with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for her roles in sourcing and procurement at General Mills.
Early Career and Internship Experience
Gauer's early career involved a diverse set of roles. She worked as an Operations Student at the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota, and as a Human Resources Specialist in Mentorship at Patterson Companies, Inc. Additionally, she spent four years as Waitstaff Server at Commons On Marice. These roles helped her develop a broad skill set and gain varied professional insights before transitioning into a sourcing-focused career.