Laurie Maravich
About Laurie Maravich
Laurie Maravich serves as the Global Director of Commodity Procurement at Krispy Kreme, focusing on enhancing margins and delivering value. With extensive experience in procurement and commodity risk management, she has held significant roles at Topco Associates LLC, ARYZTA, and Kellogg Company.
Current Role at Krispy Kreme
Laurie Maravich serves as the Global Director of Commodity Procurement at Krispy Kreme, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's bottom line while ensuring quality, service, and innovation. Her responsibilities include overseeing the procurement of commodities that are essential for the production of Krispy Kreme's products, contributing to the company's overall operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Topco Associates LLC
Before joining Krispy Kreme, Laurie worked at Topco Associates LLC as the Senior Manager of Commodities from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, she concentrated on delivering value and margin enhancement through effective commodity management. Her role involved collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies.
Career at ARYZTA
Laurie Maravich held multiple positions at ARYZTA between 2015 and 2020. She started as the Director of Procurement Flour from 2015 to 2017, then advanced to the role of Director, Procurement CPRM in 2017, and later served as DVP, Procurement CPRM from 2018 to 2020. Her experience at ARYZTA involved managing procurement strategies and ensuring the quality of manufacturing components.
Education and Expertise
Laurie studied Management and Operations at the University of Phoenix, where she achieved a degree in Business Administration. Her educational background supports her expertise in commodity risk management and sourcing manufacturing components. This knowledge underpins her ability to work effectively in both global and national marketplaces.
Experience at Kellogg Company
Laurie Maravich worked as a Strategic Procurement Manager at Kellogg Company from 2011 to 2014. In this role, she was responsible for developing procurement strategies that aligned with the company's objectives. Her experience at Kellogg contributed to her understanding of the food industry and procurement processes.