Tanya Steele
About Tanya Steele
Tanya Steele is a Senior Category Manager for Facilities and Engineering at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in procurement and strategic sourcing, she has held various roles at Kite Pharma and Guthy|Renker, and she holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University.
Work at Kite Pharma
Tanya Steele has been serving as the Senior Category Manager for Facilities and Engineering at Kite Pharma since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing procurement strategies and ensuring efficient operations within the facilities and engineering sectors. Prior to this position, she held multiple roles at Kite Pharma, including Sourcing and Procurement Manager for the RDMC Site from 2022 to 2023, and Procurement Operations Manager from 2021 to 2022. Her tenure at Kite Pharma spans over two years, during which she has contributed to the organization's procurement processes.
Previous Experience at Guthy|Renker
Before her time at Kite Pharma, Tanya Steele worked at Guthy|Renker, where she held the position of Global Strategic Sourcing Manager from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies on a global scale. Additionally, she served as Global Strategic Sourcing and Innovation from 2016 to 2018, focusing on sourcing initiatives that drive innovation within the company. Her experience at Guthy|Renker spanned four years and contributed to her expertise in strategic sourcing.
Career at Dermalogica
Tanya Steele began her career at Dermalogica, where she worked as a Senior Buyer from 2007 to 2015. During her eight-year tenure, she was involved in procurement activities that supported the company's operational needs. Her role at Dermalogica provided her with foundational experience in sourcing and procurement, which she later applied in her subsequent positions in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Tanya Steele earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. This educational background has equipped her with the analytical and management skills necessary for her roles in procurement and sourcing. Her expertise encompasses strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and category management, which she has developed through her extensive work experience in various organizations.