Scott Herrera
About Scott Herrera
Scott Herrera serves as a Senior Sourcing Specialist at Mutual of Omaha, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in supply chain management, having held positions at Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals and Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Inc.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Scott Herrera serves as a Senior Sourcing Specialist at Mutual of Omaha. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's sourcing strategies and supplier management. His role involves identifying and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the procurement of quality materials and services. He operates from Houston, Texas, where he applies his expertise in supply chain management to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Bechtel
Prior to his current position, Scott Herrera worked at Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals as a Supply Chain Management Representative for the Cheniere Program from 2019 to 2020. He was based in Houston, Texas, where he focused on supply chain processes. Following this role, he served as a Purchasing Specialist at Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Inc. from 2020 to 2021, working on the Bluegrass Chemical Agent Pilot Plant project in Richmond, Kentucky.
Educational Background
Scott Herrera completed his high school education at Harry A. Burke High School, where he focused on College Prep and graduated with a diploma in 2014. He then pursued higher education at Iowa State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 2014 to 2018. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in supply chain and sourcing.
Internship Experience at Altec
In 2017, Scott Herrera gained practical experience as a Supplier Relations Analyst Co-op Intern at Altec. This internship lasted for five months and provided him with insights into supplier relations and procurement processes. This early experience contributed to his understanding of supply chain dynamics and supplier management.
Early Career at Costco Wholesale
Scott's early career included a position at Costco Wholesale as a Front End Employee in 2015. He worked in this role for three months in Omaha, Nebraska. This experience provided him with foundational customer service skills and an understanding of retail operations.