Joshua Mc Leod, Cpsm
About Joshua Mc Leod, Cpsm
Joshua McLeod is the Director of Supplier Management and Supplier Diversity at Spire, where he has developed analytics practices to enhance supplier performance and spending insights. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Work at Spire
Joshua Mc Leod serves as the Director of Supplier Management and Supplier Diversity at Spire, a role he has held since 2020. In this capacity, he oversees supplier management practices for over 3,500 suppliers. His leadership has led to improvements in service quality and cost reductions across contingent workforce and service spending. Mc Leod focuses on enhancing supplier performance and ensuring diversity within the supplier base, aligning with Spire's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Mc Leod earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply management and analytics. Mc Leod has developed practices that analyze supplier performance and spending, showcasing his proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
Background
Joshua Mc Leod has a robust background in supply management, with a focus on analytics and supplier performance. He has led significant initiatives that resulted in a 20% reduction in the supplier base and identified performance issues in over 800 suppliers. His experience includes implementing a revised sourcing and procurement metrics framework that enhances visibility and financial forecasting.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Joshua Mc Leod has made notable contributions to supply management practices. He developed supply management analytics that provide insights into supplier performance and spending. His leadership in supplier data analysis has led to improved metrics for sourcing and procurement activities, ultimately benefiting organizational planning and staff ROI.