Matt Palmer
About Matt Palmer
Matt Palmer is the Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong background in supply chain management and has achieved significant savings in tooling costs during his career.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Matt Palmer serves as the Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships within the organization. His work focuses on optimizing procurement processes to drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency. Palmer has been instrumental in aligning sourcing strategies with the company's overall business objectives.
Previous Experience at GKN Aerospace
Prior to his current position, Matt Palmer worked at GKN Aerospace for nine years, from 2003 to 2012. He held the role of Value Stream Manager, where he led supply chain initiatives for new design and development programs. His responsibilities included ensuring efficient resource allocation and developing long-term agreements with key suppliers. He also served as a Continuous Improvement Engineer during his time at GKN Aerospace, where he executed outsourcing activities for various materials.
Experience at Watlow
Matt Palmer worked as a Manufacturing Manager at Watlow from 2012 to 2015. During his tenure, he successfully negotiated savings totaling 3.5 million in tooling and subcontracted part tooling costs. His role involved managing manufacturing operations and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Education and Expertise
Matt Palmer holds an MBA from Lindenwood University, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Southeast Missouri State University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business management and industrial technology, contributing to his expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
Key Contributions to Supplier Development
Throughout his career, Matt Palmer has played a key role in identifying, developing, and approving new suppliers for GKN's approved supplier list. His efforts have focused on enhancing strategic partnerships and ensuring that the supply chain meets the demands of new design and development programs. He has also assisted in managing internal tooling budgets and cost performance against targets.