Sarah Hoyle Freeman
About Sarah Hoyle Freeman
Sarah Hoyle Freeman is a Corporate Commodity and Sourcing Manager with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management across various industries. She has held key positions at companies such as Performance Friction, Safe Fleet, and Apex Tool Group, demonstrating her expertise in supply chain management and procurement.
Work at Safe Fleet
Sarah Hoyle Freeman has been employed at Safe Fleet since 2014. She currently holds the position of Corporate Commodity and Sourcing Manager, a role she has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing sourcing strategies and managing procurement processes for direct materials. Her tenure at Safe Fleet has allowed her to leverage her extensive experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to her current role at Safe Fleet, Sarah worked at several companies in various procurement positions. She served as the Sourcing Lead for Direct Materials at Safe Fleet from 2014 to 2019. Before that, she was a Commodity Manager for Indirect and Services at Apex Tool Group from 2011 to 2014, and a Global Commodity Manager for MRO and Mechanical from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Purchasing and Inventory Manager at Danaher Corporation from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Sarah studied at Western Carolina University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, focusing on Biology and Chemistry, from 1978 to 1982. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management across multiple industries. She has developed skills in managing both direct and indirect materials, which highlight her versatility in procurement roles.
Background in Strategic Roles
Sarah has held various strategic roles throughout her career. She worked as a Senior Market Activation Manager at Kellogg Company, focusing on market strategies. Additionally, she served as a Strategy Manager at Accenture, where she was involved in strategic planning and execution. These positions required cross-functional collaboration and leadership, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of supply chain management.