Kevin Cochran
About Kevin Cochran
Kevin Cochran is a Senior Category Manager - Chassis at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, having held various managerial roles in companies such as Walgreens Boots Alliance and USC Consulting Group.
Work at Navistar
Kevin Cochran has been serving as the Senior Category Manager - Chassis at Navistar Inc since 2022. In this role, he manages a team of Category Managers responsible for a commercial spend of $1 billion, focusing on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), brakes, steering, suspension, and drivetrain components. His previous positions at Navistar include Category Manager - Aftermarket Sourcing and Category Manager - Brakes & Suspension Systems, where he contributed to various sourcing strategies and initiatives.
Experience at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Prior to his current role, Cochran worked at Walgreens Boots Alliance from 2019 to 2022. He held the position of Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement for two years, followed by a year as Senior Category Manager - Global Sourcing Transformation Lead. His work involved strategic sourcing and procurement processes that supported the company's operational goals.
Education and Expertise
Cochran earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2019 to 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Kentucky, which he obtained from 2004 to 2008. His expertise includes strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, which he has applied throughout his career.
Background in Consulting and Project Management
Before his tenure at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Cochran worked at USC Consulting Group as a Senior Project Consultant and Project Consultant from 2011 to 2013. He also gained experience at XPO Logistics, Inc., where he served as Project Manager and Project Coordinator for the Navistar account from 2013 to 2015. His background in consulting and project management has equipped him with skills in leading cross-functional teams and implementing savings initiatives across various industries.
Achievements in Savings Initiatives
Throughout his career, Kevin Cochran has implemented savings initiatives across multiple industries, including mining, automotive, food, and retail. He has delivered annualized savings exceeding $75 million, demonstrating his ability to drive cost efficiencies and optimize procurement processes. His recognition for executing programs that lead to organizational transformation highlights his impact on developing people, processes, and systems.