Chelsea Bonfiglio
About Chelsea Bonfiglio
Chelsea Bonfiglio is a Senior Category Manager at Hawaiian Airlines, where she has worked since 2024. She has a strong background in procurement and vendor management, with previous experience at Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines in various roles.
Work at Hawaiian Airlines
Chelsea Bonfiglio currently serves as a Senior Category Manager at Hawaiian Airlines, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on procurement strategies and vendor management, specifically supporting categories such as aircraft maintenance, engineering, airport, and cargo operations. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Category Manager at Hawaiian Airlines from 2019 to 2024, where she gained extensive experience in sourcing and procurement.
Education and Expertise
Chelsea Bonfiglio studied at the University of Washington, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology Studies from 2010 to 2012. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in analytical skills, which she applies in her professional roles. She possesses strong proficiency in the RFx process, which includes managing requests for proposals, quotes, and information.
Background
Before her tenure at Hawaiian Airlines, Chelsea Bonfiglio worked at Boeing as an Estimating and Pricing Specialist from 2012 to 2015. She also held a position in Vendor Management at Hawaiian Airlines from 2015 to 2019. Her background includes a total of over a decade of experience in procurement and vendor management, with a focus on maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring contract compliance.
Achievements in Vendor Management
Chelsea Bonfiglio has developed expertise in vendor management throughout her career. This includes overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with contracts. Her analytical skills enable her to evaluate supplier performance effectively, contributing to data-driven decision-making in procurement processes.
Public Speaking Skills
Chelsea Bonfiglio demonstrates strong public speaking skills, which are essential for effectively communicating with stakeholders. These skills are particularly important in her role as a Senior Category Manager, where she presents procurement strategies and engages with various parties involved in the sourcing process.