Debra Porter Bennethum Email and Phone Number
With over twenty years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, I am a Global Commodity Manager at General Motors, where I lead the sourcing and acquisition of critical raw materials Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. My mission is to accelerate GM's EV efforts by securing sustainable and competitive supply chains for 30 EV models globally by 2030.In my previous role as a Program Purchasing Manager, I contributed to the successful launch goal of over 20 EV models, achieving outstanding quality and profitability goals. I leveraged my skills in competitive analysis, cost reduction, and problem-solving to optimize the performance and efficiency of the global BEV3 programs. I am passionate about driving innovation, sustainable energy, and excellence in the automotive industry, and I am always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow.
Energy Fuels Inc
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Vice President - Critical Minerals And Strategic Supply ChainEnergy Fuels IncRochester, Mi, Us -
Advisory Board Member47G Dec 2024 - PresentUnited States -
Advisory Board MemberWestwin Elements Jul 2024 - PresentUnited States -
Director, Critical Minerals & Strategy Supply ChainEnergy Fuels Inc Jun 2024 - PresentDetroit/Denver -
Global Commodity Manager - Ev Raw MaterialsGeneral Motors Oct 2022 - Jun 2024Warren, Michigan, United StatesAccelerating GM’s electric vehicle efforts; 30 EV’s globally by 2030! -
Program Purchasing Manager Global Bev3 ProgramsGeneral Motors Oct 2020 - Oct 2022Warren, Michigan, United StatesAccelerating GM’s electric vehicle efforts; 20 EV’s by 2023 and 30 EV’s globally by 2025 -
Global Purchasing Supply Chain Program Manager; CrossoversGeneral Motors Oct 2019 - Oct 2020Warren, MiGlobal Crossover'sResponsible for current XT5 & XT6 profitability & next generation product. Ensure EBIT vehicle targets are met across multiple teams while ensuring outstanding Quality and within Engineering & Program timing constraints. -
Global Commodity ManagerGeneral Motors Oct 2017 - Oct 2019Pontiac, MichiganLed three strategic global purchasing teams with GM Propulsion Systems: Turbo /Super Chargers, Accessory Drive & Belts and Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR) Systems. * Responsible for supplier selection, strategic planning, cost reduction and value analysis initiatives * Managed a global supply base of over 25 suppliers with a combined spend of over $500M annually * Responsible for ensuring GM achieved best enterprise cost * Managed and developed high performing team to… Show more Led three strategic global purchasing teams with GM Propulsion Systems: Turbo /Super Chargers, Accessory Drive & Belts and Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR) Systems. * Responsible for supplier selection, strategic planning, cost reduction and value analysis initiatives * Managed a global supply base of over 25 suppliers with a combined spend of over $500M annually * Responsible for ensuring GM achieved best enterprise cost * Managed and developed high performing team to accomplish business results and develop talent * Built collaborative relationships with all suppliers and represented three of GM's top 50 suppliers as Supplier Champion to executive leadership Show less -
Global Ct Leader/ Turbo/Super ChargersGeneral Motors Jul 2015 - Oct 2017Pontiac, MichiganResponsible for Global Purchasing Strategy for the team and for ensuring North America budget was met. Liaison between Program Managers and buyers to ensure on-time deliverables were met.Global lead buyer, responsible for developing/coaching a team of 6 buyers. -
Ct Leader; ValvetrainGeneral Motors May 2014 - Jul 2015 -
Sr Buyer; Aluminum CastingsGeneral Motors Aug 2011 - May 2014Pontiac, Michigan -
Purchasing ManagerVette Products Aug 2003 - Jun 2011 -
Program ManagerMorningstar Aug 1999 - May 2002Chicago, Il -
Mid-Continent Supply ManagerBp Aug 1998 - Jul 1999 -
Logistics ConsultantBp May 1997 - Aug 1998 -
Process Design EngineerAmoco Oil Company Jun 1994 - Dec 1997Salt Lake City, Utah
Debra Porter Bennethum Education Details
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Chemical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Debra Porter Bennethum
What company does Debra Porter Bennethum work for?
Debra Porter Bennethum works for Energy Fuels Inc
What is Debra Porter Bennethum's role at the current company?
Debra Porter Bennethum's current role is Vice President - Critical Minerals and Strategic Supply Chain.
What schools did Debra Porter Bennethum attend?
Debra Porter Bennethum attended Michigan State University.
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Debra Porter Bennethum's colleagues are Ramon Reis, Matt Atwood, Frank Filas, Briele Leslie, Ronnie Nieves, Launa Armstrong, Jamie Huskey.
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