Karina Kieffer, MBA
About Karina Kieffer, MBA
Karina Kieffer, MBA, is a Procurement Manager at SC Johnson in the United States with extensive experience in procurement, change coordination, and contract management across various industries.
Current Role
Karina Kieffer is currently serving as a Procurement Manager at SC Johnson in the United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. Drawing on her extensive background in procurement and contract management, she contributes to the strategic goals of SC Johnson by optimizing procurement operations.
Previous Professional Experience
Karina Kieffer has accumulated a wealth of experience in various roles across several companies. Before joining SC Johnson, she worked at Saputo Inc. as a Change Coordinator for PTP from 2018 to 2020, and as an SME Procure To Pay - Harmoni SCUSA (ERP Project) from 2017 to 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Additionally, she served as Procurement Manager at Saputo Inc. from 2016 to 2017 in Waupun, Wisconsin. Earlier in her career, Karina held the position of Contracts Manager at Alcoa from 2014 to 2016 in Point Comfort, TX.
Educational Background
Karina Kieffer has a strong academic foundation. She holds a Postgraduate Degree in Negotiations and Conflict Resolution from BBI of Chicago, completed between 2021 and 2023. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing in 2005. Karina further enhanced her negotiation skills by completing a course in Negotiation Techniques at Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2002. She began her higher education journey by earning a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from UNESA, where she studied from 1992 to 1996.
ERP System Implementation
During her tenure at Saputo Inc., Karina Kieffer was invited to join a specialized team to design, prepare, and implement a new ERP system. As part of this multi-skilled team, she played a pivotal role in updating processes and reviewing training materials across various departments such as Procurement, Master Data, Maintenance, Quality Management, and Finance. Her involvement in this project underscored her capabilities in driving significant organizational change and process improvement.
Skills and Expertise
Karina Kieffer possesses a broad range of skills and expertise. She has extensive experience in banking audits, government biddings, private contract negotiations, and process improvement within both the banking and manufacturing sectors. She is recognized for her efficiency in decision-making, leadership, and promoting process improvements. Her technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Skype and Windows 365. Karina is also adept at public speaking, business presentations, and developing training materials.