Lauren Thomas
About Lauren Thomas
Lauren Thomas is a Purchasing Manager at Procter & Gamble with extensive experience in supply chain management and third-party vendor management within the consumer goods industry.
Title
Lauren Thomas is the Purchasing Manager at Procter & Gamble. She has held this position since 2020.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Lauren Thomas has an extensive tenure at Procter & Gamble, having held various roles since 2006. These roles include Business Analytics & Reporting Business Expert, Transportation Operations Leader, NA Physical Distribution Vendor Governance, Charmin Material Supply Management Analyst, CPFR/Order Management Functional Leader, CPFR Analyst, and Customer Logistics & Financial Coordinator—Order Management and Accounts Receivables. Her diverse responsibilities have contributed to her broad expertise in supply chain management and customer logistics.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Lauren Thomas worked at Mercy Health (formerly Mercy Health Partners) as a Human Resources Assistant from 2002 to 2006. She also served as a Guest Services Supervisor at Hilton Hotels Worldwide from 1999 to 2001. These positions provided her with a foundation in human resources and customer service.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Thomas earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. Her education, combined with her extensive professional experience, has equipped her with skills in third-party vendor management, collaborative problem solving, and customer insight operations in the consumer goods industry.
Skills in Supply Chain Management
Lauren Thomas has a strong background in supply chain management within the consumer goods industry. Her roles at Procter & Gamble have involved activities like material supply management analysis, vendor governance, and logistics coordination. This experience highlights her capability in managing complex supply chains and ensuring efficient operations.