Luke Mielnicki
About Luke Mielnicki
Luke Mielnicki serves as the Senior Category Leader for Indirect Services and Materials at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, having held various roles at companies such as O-I and Owens Corning.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Luke Mielnicki serves as the Senior Category Leader for Indirect Services and Materials at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he engages with functional and business leaders across various divisions to ensure that business requirements and functional metrics are met. He develops and leads strategies for centralized indirect materials and professional services, focusing on cost improvement through competitive market pricing and process innovation.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Supply Chain
Prior to his current position, Luke Mielnicki held several roles in procurement and supply chain management. He worked at O-I as a Procurement Specialist for MRO & Services from 2014 to 2017 and later as a Senior Procurement Specialist for Cullet from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Sourcing Lead for MRO at Owens Corning from 2018 to 2022. His experience includes managing strategic supplier relationships and conducting competitive bidding processes.
Education and Qualifications
Luke Mielnicki earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Care Administration and Business Administration from the University of Toledo, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his professional capacity, Luke Mielnicki identifies sourcing opportunities and negotiates for the best overall total cost of indirect materials and services. He manages sourcing events from inception to implementation, which includes project charter creation, team assembly, and sourcing strategy definition. Additionally, he evaluates supplier performance metrics and conducts make vs. buy analyses.
Early Career Experience
Luke began his career as a Supply Chain Analyst at Mercy Memorial Hospital System from 2012 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Purchasing Intern at The University of Toledo in 2011. These early roles contributed to his understanding of supply chain dynamics and procurement processes.