Craig Alley
About Craig Alley
Craig Alley serves as the Director of Global Strategic Procurement at Tronox, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 15 years of experience in strategic procurement and operations leadership, having held various roles at companies such as Rio Tinto and Louis Dreyfus Commodities.
Work at Tronox
Craig Alley has served as the Director of Global Strategic Procurement at Tronox since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies on a global scale, ensuring that the company's supply chain operations align with its business objectives. His tenure at Tronox has been marked by a focus on optimizing procurement processes and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Tronox, Craig Alley held several significant positions in procurement. He worked at Rio Tinto from 2001 to 2010, where he progressed through various procurement roles, including Regional Director for Canada and Europe, and Regional Director for Americas East. Following his time at Rio Tinto, he served as the Head of Procurement for North America at Louis Dreyfus Commodities from 2013 to 2016, and briefly as Global Head of Procurement in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Craig Alley earned his MBA in International Business: Marketing from The George Washington University School of Business, studying from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a BA in International Studies/History from Portland State University, obtained from 1993 to 1996. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control.
Background in Strategic Sourcing
Craig Alley has over 15 years of experience in strategic procurement and operations leadership. His career includes roles at SimplexGrinnell as Director of Strategic Sourcing and at Avendra LLC in a Commodity Management role. He is recognized for his ability to improve productivity through process evaluation and actionable resolution strategies, as well as for his skills in adapting to rapidly evolving environments.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout his career, Craig Alley has focused on process improvement and cost reduction within procurement functions. He is known for driving continuous operational efficiency improvements and critically evaluating procurement processes to enhance productivity. His strategic approach has contributed to the success of the organizations he has worked with.