Melissa B.
About Melissa B.
Melissa B. serves as the Director of Purchasing at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in procurement and sourcing across various industries, she has previously worked at companies such as Amazon, Rodan + Fields, and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Work at Sunrun
Melissa B. has been serving as the Director of Purchasing at Sunrun since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing purchasing strategies and supplier management, focusing on optimizing procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Melissa B. held several significant roles in various organizations. She worked at Amazon as a Corporate Purchasing professional from 2020 to 2023. Before that, she served as the Director of Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Operations at Rodan + Fields from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes positions at Federal-Mogul Motorparts, Cabot Corporation, and The New York Times, where she developed expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement.
Education and Expertise
Melissa B. holds a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Finance from the University of Arizona. She furthered her education by earning an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, she studied Legal Studies at Harvard University, which complements her extensive background in procurement and supplier management.
Specialization in Procurement
Melissa B. specializes in activating levers for supplier management, demand management, and process compliance. She has implemented transformational source-to-pay programs across decentralized organizations. Her approach focuses on delivering sustainable results through Total Cost of Ownership, enhancing financial operations, and improving controls and technology.
Transformational Leadership
Melissa B. has hands-on experience in transforming finance operations teams, systems, and procedures. Her leadership has led to significant savings while improving service delivery. She emphasizes the importance of process compliance and effective supplier management in achieving organizational goals.