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Tyra Steele
Facilities Sourcing Manager , The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL United States
Joined: Aug 29th, 2007
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My Interview Question
What are your best attributes?
Education   (request update)
Alabama A&M University class of 2012
Undergrad Major: Political Science
High School: Al Raby in , class of 2008
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Volleyball
Best Memories:
My school is a new school we had our first annual Winter Ball. Everyone dressed up and showed up.
Experience
I currently work with The University of Chicago as Facilities Sourcing Manager
I have 0 years of experience working in the Purchasing industry.
Facilities Strategic Sourcing Manager | The University of Chicago
From December 2022 to June 2025 • 3 year(s)
 Oversaw capital and facilities sourcing strategy managing $100M+ annually, supervised team of 5, led $173M building RFP and delivered 25% supplier performance improvement.
Chemical Strategic Sourcing Manager | CNH Industrial
From December 2021 to December 2022 • 1 year(s)
 Managed $24M chemical commodity spend across 12 North American manufacturing sites, negotiated long-term agreements and implemented hedging strategies for cost savings and supply continuity.
Senior MRO Buyer | Cobham Mission Systems (Eaton)
From June 2018 to August 2021 • 3 year(s)
 Procured indirect materials and services under federal compliance, managed $2.5M+ quarterly spend and co-led Kaizen team reducing chemical waste by 35%.
Insurance Agent | GEICO
From March 2017 to June 2018 • 1 year(s)
 Worked as insurance agent providing customer service and policy management.
Senior Clerk IV | Cook County Clerk of Circuit Court
From June 2014 to March 2017 • 3 year(s)
 Performed senior-level clerical duties for the circuit court system.
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