Dave Keizer, Supply Chain Leader
About Dave Keizer, Supply Chain Leader
Dave Keizer is a Supply Chain Leader currently serving as Director of Procurement at Mirati Therapeutics since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held leadership roles at several companies, including Zimmer Biomet and Prometheus Laboratories.
Work at Mirati Therapeutics
Dave Keizer has been serving as the Director of Procurement at Mirati Therapeutics since 2019. In this role, he focuses on optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships to support the company's strategic goals. His tenure at Mirati has been marked by efforts to implement cost-saving measures and improve operational efficiency within the procurement function.
Previous Experience at Zimmer Biomet
Prior to his current role, Dave Keizer worked at Zimmer Biomet as the Director of Operations Support from 2001 to 2007. During his six years at the Carlsbad, CA location, he contributed to operational improvements and supported various initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's supply chain capabilities.
Experience at Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
From 2017 to 2019, Dave Keizer held the position of Senior Director of Supply Chain at Prometheus Laboratories Inc., a Nestlé Health Science Company. His role involved overseeing supply chain operations and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs within the organization.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Dave Keizer has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked at Alphatec Spine as Sr. Director of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations from 2007 to 2017. He specializes in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, which he applies to drive continuous process improvement and strategic planning in supply chain operations.
Education and Expertise
Dave Keizer earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management from Northern Arizona University, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. His educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead supply chain initiatives effectively.