Diane Coykendall
About Diane Coykendall
Diane Coykendall serves as the Director of Supplier Management at Nektar Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2001. She specializes in managing supplier relationships and enhancing supply chain efficiencies for drug and device products.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Diane Coykendall has served as the Director of Supplier Management at Nektar Therapeutics since 2001. In this role, she manages and fosters strategic supplier relationships to enhance manufacturing supply chains for both drug and device products. Coykendall leads contract negotiations with key suppliers, focusing on improving efficiencies, cost, and performance. Additionally, she oversees the company's Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) procurement, driving efficiencies within her team. Her work involves cross-functional collaboration to develop process improvements that benefit both internal operations and external partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Diane Coykendall studied at San Diego State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Management. Her education laid the foundation for her extensive career in supplier management and procurement. With over two decades of experience at Nektar Therapeutics and a prior role at Apple Computer, Coykendall has developed expertise in strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and process improvements within the manufacturing sector.
Background
Before joining Nektar Therapeutics, Diane Coykendall worked at Apple Computer for 16 years, holding the position of Business Unite Commodity Manager. This role provided her with significant experience in managing supplier relationships and procurement processes. Her transition to Nektar Therapeutics allowed her to apply her skills in a different industry, focusing on the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Diane Coykendall has contributed to enhancing manufacturing supply chains and improving operational efficiencies at Nektar Therapeutics. Her leadership in contract negotiations and supplier management has played a key role in optimizing costs and performance. Coykendall's ability to work cross-functionally has led to the development of process improvements that benefit both the organization and its suppliers.