Academy
Kiel Grizzard is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in category management and strategic sourcing. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Procurement at Academy Sports + Outdoors since October 2008, Kiel oversees procurement for IT, omnichannel, stores, and construction, while developing effective sourcing and negotiation strategies to enhance operational efficiency and support growth initiatives. Prior to this role, Kiel held various positions at Target from July 2005 to October 2008, including Procurement Manager, Industrial Engineer II, Distribution Manager, and Executive Team Leader. Kiel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Georgia Southern University between 2000 and 2005.
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With roots as a tire shop in San Antonio in 1938, which later sold surplus military equipment, Academy Sport & Outdoors now operates over 130 sporting good stores throughout the South and Southwest. Academy stores offer a variety of apparel, footwear and equipment for various sports and outdoors activities. Academy Sport & Outdoors was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. in August.