Kyoko M.
About Kyoko M.
Kyoko M. is a Senior Category Manager in IT at Spectrum Brands, Inc., with over eleven years of experience in managing projects and procurement. She has held various roles in organizations such as the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Context Anthropology, and has an extensive educational background in social science and data management.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Kyoko M. serves as a Senior Category Manager - IT at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on indirect procurement within the supply chain sector, leveraging her extensive experience in managing personnel, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement. Her current position reflects her commitment to delivering complex projects effectively.
Previous Experience in Contract Management
Prior to her current role, Kyoko M. worked as a Contract Specialist - Advanced at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services from 2017 to 2019. She also held a position as a Contract Analyst at CUNA Mutual Group for seven months in 2019. These roles contributed to her expertise in contract management and negotiation.
Background in Anthropology and Film
Kyoko M. has a diverse background in anthropology and film. She worked as a Director, Senior Anthropologist, Negotiator, and Documentary Filmmaker at Context Anthropology from 2008 to 2014. This experience provided her with skills in negotiation and facilitation in both private and public settings.
Educational Qualifications
Kyoko M. holds multiple degrees and certifications. She earned a Master's degree from the University of London from 2013 to 2015 and a Master Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she studied at Curtin University, achieving a Bachelor of Social Science and a Diploma from the Film and Television Institute - Perth.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Kyoko M. possesses over eleven years of experience in project management, emphasizing her skills in managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement. Her focus on indirect procurement for IT further showcases her expertise in navigating complex supply chain dynamics.