Taylor Evans, MBA, Cscp
About Taylor Evans, MBA, Cscp
Taylor Evans, MBA, CSCP, is the Manager of Energy/Capex/Indirect at Nikola Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona, with a background in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
Current Position at Nikola Corporation
Taylor Evans currently holds the title of Manager, Energy/Capex/Indirect at Nikola Corporation. Evans started in this role in 2024, located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this position, Evans is responsible for overseeing energy, capital expenditures, and indirect procurement. The role involves strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier/vendor management within the company's procurement and supply chain operations.
Previous Experience at Apple
Before joining Nikola Corporation, Taylor Evans worked with Apple as a Senior Global Sourcing & Supply Manager from 2022 to 2023. During this one-year tenure in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, Evans focused on global sourcing and supply chain management. Responsibilities included managing supplier relationships and ensuring optimal procurement strategies were implemented.
Roles at Intel Corporation
Taylor Evans has substantial experience at Intel Corporation, having held multiple roles between 2017 and 2022. Initially, Evans was a Global Supply Line Manager, GFM, in Hillsboro, Oregon from 2017 to 2019, followed by a position as Global Strategic Planning Analyst, CPLG, in the Phoenix, Arizona Area from 2019 to 2021. The final role at Intel was Commodity Manager, Environmental & Operational Strategic Sourcing in Phoenix from 2021 to 2022. These roles collectively focused on strategic sourcing, process improvement, and operational sourcing strategies.
Educational Background
Taylor Evans has a robust educational background, with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance & Supply Chain Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Additionally, Evans holds a Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and has completed a Global Supply Chain-Business Field Study from Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business. This educational foundation underpins Evans's expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
Industry and Functional Expertise
Taylor Evans possesses a strong focus on strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier/vendor management within the procurement and supply chain field. Evans utilizes a data-driven approach to problem-solving and process improvement, demonstrating a keen eye for cost savings and meticulous attention to detail in procurement processes. Known for standardizing processes and boosting productivity, Evans also holds strong negotiation skills pertinent to procurement and supply chain management.