Natalie Blankenship
About Natalie Blankenship
Natalie Blankenship is a Purchasing Manager with expertise in technology-related procurement, currently working at MacStadium in the Greater Atlanta Area. She has a strong background in cross-functional team leadership and business process improvement, with previous roles at Rock-Tenn Company, Vesta Corporation, and Axiall Corporation.
Current Role at MacStadium
Natalie Blankenship serves as the Purchasing Manager at MacStadium, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on technology-related procurement, specifically in data center infrastructure, networking services, and software. Her responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams and developing effective procurement strategies to reduce wasteful spending and carrying costs. She emphasizes building strong supplier partnerships and engaging in price negotiations to achieve cost reductions.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining MacStadium, Natalie Blankenship worked at Vesta Corporation as Procurement Manager from 2014 to 2019. In this role, she managed procurement activities and contributed to business process improvements. Prior to that, she held the position of Category Manager at Rock-Tenn Company from 2008 to 2010, where she focused on category management strategies. Additionally, she served as Compliance Manager of Indirect Purchasing at Axiall Corporation from 2010 to 2014, overseeing compliance in procurement processes.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Blankenship holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kennesaw State University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from Georgia State University. Her educational background complements her expertise in business process improvement, forecasting, and technology-related procurement, making her well-equipped to handle complex purchasing challenges.
Skills and Focus Areas
Natalie Blankenship demonstrates strong skills in cross-functional team leadership and procurement management. She specializes in technology-related procurement, focusing on data center infrastructure, networking services, and software. Her strategic approach includes cost reduction through effective supplier partnerships, price negotiations, and product consolidation. She aims to enhance organizational efficiency by implementing effective procurement strategies that minimize wasteful spending.