Josh Heckelman
About Josh Heckelman
Josh Heckelman serves as the Director of Global Procurement at Tapestry, where he has worked since 2016. He oversees procurement strategies for luxury brands and has extensive experience in various procurement categories.
Work at Tapestry
Josh Heckelman has served as the Director of Global Procurement at Tapestry since 2016. In this role, he oversees procurement strategies for high-profile talent and celebrity engagements. He leads a team responsible for managing over $550 million in indirect spend across multiple luxury brands, including Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. His responsibilities include procurement for innovative areas such as Web3/Metaverse and 2D & 3D Visual Merchandising Production. He reports directly to the Vice President of Procurement.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Josh Heckelman held various roles that contributed to his expertise in procurement. He worked at Starbucks as a Senior Sourcing Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and previously as a Commercialization Intern in 2013. His experience also includes a Management Internship at Silver Diner Inc. in 2010 and a Trade Customization Co-Op at Johnson & Johnson from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he was the CEO and Co-Founder of College Move In Guys from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Josh Heckelman earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where he double majored in Marketing and Supply Chain Management. His academic background has equipped him with the necessary skills to manage procurement across various categories, including Media, Advertising, Creative, Production, Digital Marketing, and Visual Merchandising.
Career Development
Josh's career development includes a progression from internships to leadership roles within the procurement field. His early experiences, such as his internship at Starbucks and his role at Johnson & Johnson, provided foundational knowledge that he built upon in subsequent positions. His time as an Account Manager at Fresh Prints further enhanced his understanding of client relations and project management.