Tannehill Hires Strategic Sourcing Lead to Support Supply Chain & Operations

Meet Dakota Belter, Tannehill's newest Strategic Sourcing Lead who will be resonsible for designing and executing long-term purchasing strategies.

What are past positions you've held in your career? And what skills/experience do you bring to this position?
Buyout Specialist, experience in strategic transactional purchasing

What’s your favorite part about working in your field?
Working closely with the sales team without needing to be in sales

What’s a new skill you’re hoping to learn or improve in this role?
Gaining more traditional procurement experience and improving strategic buying practices

If you could switch careers for a day, what would you do?
I’d be the Milwaukee Brewers General Manager and make a bunch of wild trades

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? What are your hobbies/passions?
Traveling, Taking my two Aussies to the dog park, Spending all night at the bowling alley

What are your favorite books, podcasts, movies, or TV shows?
Favorite movies: Tin Cup, Office Space,  Favorite TV Show: The Office

What’s something surprising about you that most people wouldn’t guess?
I was a college athlete

Do you have a hidden talent or skill you’d like to share?
I’m crazy good at Tiger Woods ‘09

What is one thing unrelated to work that motivates you every day?
Being a good husband

If you could give your younger self advice, what would it be?
Don’t bite your nails

What is something that helps you through the workday?
Lots of coffee, lots of water

What's the most unique item on your desk or in your workspace?
Bowling Championship Golden Towel

What's a hidden gem that you think more people should know about?
Asheville, NC

If you're interested in joining the LAPP Tannehill team, visit our Careers page to apply today.