Ashley Crawford, MBA
About Ashley Crawford, MBA
Ashley Crawford, MBA, serves as the Sr. Global Category Manager at Inotiv, leveraging extensive experience in category strategy and vendor management. With a background in supply chain analysis and procurement across various industries, she possesses strong skills in strategic analysis and data analytics.
Work at Inotiv
Ashley Crawford currently holds the position of Sr. Global Category Manager at Inotiv, a role she has been in since 2023. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing and executing category strategies across various categories. Her work involves collaborating with vendors and business clients to effectively address sourcing needs. This position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in category management and vendor relationship management.
Previous Experience
Before joining Inotiv, Ashley Crawford worked at several notable organizations. She served as a Category Manager at Envigo from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, including Supply Chain Analyst-Asset Management and Supply Chain Contracts Representative-IT Support from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as an IT Procurement Buyer at Victoria's Secret from 2021 to 2022. Her diverse experience spans various aspects of supply chain management and procurement.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Crawford earned her Bachelor's of Science in Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 2012 to 2015. She later pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management at The University of Findlay, graduating in 2019. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in strategic analysis, critical thinking, and commercial contract negotiations.
Skills and Proficiencies
Ashley Crawford possesses strong skills in strategic analysis and critical thinking, particularly in the context of commercial contract negotiations. She is proficient in various vendor management tools, including SAP SRM, CLM, SAP GUI, and Ariba, which enhance process efficiencies. Her background in data analytics equips her to thrive in fast-paced environments, contributing to her effectiveness in managing vendor relationships and improving business interactions.
Early Career Background
Ashley Crawford began her career as a Chiropractic Assistant at Kirk Chiropractic & Forme Medical and Rehab of Findlay, where she worked from 2012 to 2015. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in healthcare administration and client interaction, which she later built upon in her subsequent roles in supply chain and procurement.