Corey Spikes

Director/Senior-level procurement leader

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Emporia, City of Emporia, LyonMember since December 9, 2025

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Director-level procurement leader with 15+ years’ expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and end-to-end S2P. Delivered $1M+ annual savings, reversed $3M loss to $300K profit, and drove 20–30% TCO reductions through innovative sourcing and supplier partnerships. Proven C-suite trusted advisor and cross-functional team leader across the U.S.

Experience

CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Sourcing & Category Management | Contract Negotiation & Supplier Development | TCO / Should-Cost Modeling P&L Ownership | S&OP / Demand Planning | Risk Mitigation & Compliance (FDA, ISCC) Team Leadership & Change Management | ERP (NetSuite, Dynamics GP) | Data-Driven Decision Making

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Director Countryside Feed LLC, Emporia, KS | 2022 – Present Full P&L responsibility for $50M+ ingredient spend; turned $3M annual loss into $300K net income in <3 years.

Delivered $1M+ recurring savings through direct-from-producer program ($280K Year 1 → $600K run-rate) and freight back-haul innovation ($62K/year).
Reduced inventory $700K in 7 months via monthly turnover protocols while improving OTIF from ~70% to 98%.
Built and led cross-functional governance (weekly production, monthly QBRs) and coached leadership team on financial discipline and sustainable sourcing.

Consultant Executive Director – Business & Industry Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, KS | 2023 – Present

Secured $275K grant and generated $225K new revenue in Year 2 through industry training partnerships.
Negotiated market-rate instructor pay and improved institutional insurance coverage.

Grain Originator / Special Project Coordinator Conestoga Energy Partners, Liberal, KS | 2017 – 2020 Managed $36–$48M annual grain portfolio; led global ISCC sustainability certification across 210 producers.

Unlocked $1M incremental revenue via premium EU/Japan market access (5–15¢/gallon uplift).
Implemented daily position reporting and CBOT hedging strategy that protected margins during volatile periods.

Insurance Agency Manager Conestoga Insurance Partners, Liberal, KS | 2015 – 2018 Managed commercial/personal lines book; grew revenue through customized risk programs and vendor consolidation.

Loan Officer – Agricultural Portfolio Farm Credit of Southwest Kansas, Liberal, KS | 2010 – 2015 Managed $30M loan portfolio; grew book through new client acquisition and financial advisory services.

EARLIER CAREER Mortgage Loan Originator – Pivot Lending Group Grain Marketing Specialist – Indigo Ag

EDUCATION Master of Science, Personal Financial Planning – Texas Tech University (GPA 3.4) Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (Minor: Business Administration) – Texas Tech University

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY Part Owner, SCORES2 LLC (real estate investment) | Emporia RDA Recruitment Chair | Youth Sports Coach | Eagle Scout