Angela Cronin
About Angela Cronin
Angela Cronin is a Category Specialist at Spire, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in purchasing and supplier diversity, she has held various buyer positions across multiple companies since 2000.
Current Role at Spire
Angela Cronin has been employed at Spire since 2017, initially serving as a Purchasing Agent I. In this role, she has focused on procurement processes and supplier interactions. In 2020, she transitioned to the position of Category Specialist, where she has continued to apply her expertise in supplier diversity and transformational strategies. Her work is based in St. Louis City County, Missouri, and she has contributed to the company's purchasing strategies for four years in this capacity.
Previous Experience in Purchasing
Angela Cronin has a diverse background in purchasing, having worked for multiple organizations. She was a Buyer at The ROHO Group from 2000 to 2004 for four years. Following this, she held a Buyer position at Casino Queen Inc. from 2004 to 2007 for three years, and then at Pinnacle Entertainment from 2006 to 2012 for six years. Most recently, she worked as a Buyer at Lumière Place Casino & Hotels from 2014 to 2017 for three years. This extensive experience has equipped her with valuable skills in vendor management and supplier development.
Education and Expertise
Angela Cronin studied at McKendree College, where she gained foundational knowledge relevant to her career. She possesses expertise in cost reduction strategies within the logistics and purchasing sectors. Her academic background, combined with her professional experience, has enabled her to develop a strong understanding of inventory management and forecasting, which contributes to efficient warehouse operations.
Skills in Supplier Diversity
Angela Cronin has extensive experience in supplier diversity, focusing on transformational strategies that enhance supplier relationships. Her work emphasizes the importance of developing diverse supplier networks, which can lead to improved procurement processes and increased innovation within organizations. Her proficiency in this area is a key aspect of her role at Spire.