Michael Burton

Global Supply Chain & Procurement Executive | $6B+ Procurement Leadership | Driving Procurement and Supply Chain Transformation

Greater Chicago Area

About

Global supply chain and procurement executive with 20+ years of leadership experience spanning procurement, supply continuity, logistics, manufacturing operations, NPI and development engineering. I have led global procurement and supply chain teams of 150+ professional and 800+ manufacturing/distribution employees while managing direct and indirect portfolios exceeding $6B. Proven track record in: ● Direct Procurement – $1.5B spend ownership across EMS, ODM, commodities, and logistics; global category strategies, supplier negotiations, and NPI supplier readiness. ● Indirect Procurement – $5B spend ownership across travel, expense management and professional services ● Team Leadership – Built and developed large, global teams across North America, Europe, and Asia; integrated legacy and acquired teams while strengthening leadership pipelines. ● SIOP Enablement – Implemented SIOP process for a newly acquired company to improve supply/demand visibility and integration. ● Logistics & Distribution – Directed global distribution operations supporting $1B revenue; delivered $8M in annual savings through transportation strategy shifts and continuous improvement initiatives. ● Transformation – Delivered $75M+ in cumulative savings/avoidance through analytics-driven sourcing, supplier optimization, and working capital improvements. I thrive at the intersection of procurement strategy, supply chain transformation, and global leadership, building supplier partnerships and capabilities that align with business goals and deliver measurable value.

Experience

  • Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Navico Group
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Director, Global Corporate Procurement (2023-Present) at Amazon
    2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Lead global strategic sourcing team managing $5B indirect spend; delivered $60M+ annual savings/avoidance through data-driven sourcing frameworks and supplier optimization.

  • Motorola Solutions ()
    • Senior Director, Video Solutions Global Supply Chain (2020-2023)
      2020 - 2023 · 3 yrs

      Directed $1B supply chain operations across manufacturing/distribution sites with 800 employees. Implemented SIOP for an acquisition, expanded distribution, and improved labor efficiency.

    • Senior Director, Product Procurement; Director & Global Category Lead (2013-2020)
      2013 - 2020 · 7 yrs

      Oversaw $1.5B global direct procurement spend with a team of 150+. Delivered $16M+ in cost reductions, $15M working capital improvement, and $8M logistics savings while ensuring supply continuity and supplier readiness for NPIs.

    • Engineering Leadership (1999-2013)
      1999 - 2013 · 14 yrs

      Advanced from RF Engineer to Section Manager leading global engineering teams; partnering with product teams and suppliers to deliver high-reliability communications systems.