Favorite Parts of Being a Global Procurement Manager at Commonwealth Fusion Systems and SpaceX
Nihitha, a Global Procurement Manager, most enjoys "meeting new suppliers and learning about their capabilities," driven by a passion for global travel and cultural immersion, which directly informs their long-term commitment to the procurement field. This allows Nihitha to utilize their Spanish language skills while acting as a crucial bridge between their companies and international suppliers.
Global Business, International Travel, Supplier Relations, Negotiation, Cultural Awareness
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Nihitha Kishore
Global Procurement Manager
Commonwealth Fusion Systems & SpaceX
Rutgers University
UCLA-Anderson MBA
Industrial, Supply Chain Management
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Meeting new suppliers and learning about their capabilities
2. Global travel opportunities and cultural immersion
3. Utilizing language skills (Spanish) in a professional context
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I would say I really enjoy meeting new suppliers and learning about their capabilities. One of the main reasons I transitioned into my current organization is the opportunity for global travel within procurement.
This has always interested me, as I enjoy learning more about other cultures. I'd also like to utilize my Spanish more.
So, just traveling and meeting suppliers, and really being the face of the company I work for, translating requirements for them, and also learning about their capabilities, is my favorite part of being in procurement. I think that's why I've stayed in it this long and haven't pivoted yet.