Keith Cooper

Vice President of Global Procurement, Merck & Co

Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States

About

Detail-oriented, performance-focused, and dynamic executive with extensive experience in procurement operations management within the automotive industry. Keith is known for his adeptness in formulating and implementing innovative strategies on overall sourcing, operations management, value stream mapping, and automotive engineering. Moreover, he possesses proven ability to analyze an organization's management procedures; identify deficiencies and potential opportunities; and develop effective operational solutions to increase reliability, improve productivity and deliver cost savings. Keith is an excellent negotiator with excellent communication and strong interpersonal aptitudes in securing transactions and building long-term relationships with key clients and business partners.

Experience

  • Vice President Global Direct Materials, Capital, Sourcing and Operations Procurement at Merck
    Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Vice President Merger and Acquisitions at Ecarg Inc.
    2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

  • Vice President Sales at Adient
    2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

  • Ford Motor Company (19 yrs 4 mos)
    • Global Executive Director - Engine and Powertrain Components Purchasing
      Jun 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Global Executive Director - Raw Materials and Exterior Purchasing
      Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Vice President Asia Pacific and Africa Purchasing
      Oct 2011 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Manager Interior Purchasing at Toyota
    1994 - 2000 · 6 yrs