Valerie Longs

Valerie Longs is an accomplished procurement and risk management professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Indirect Procurement & Risk Management at Newell Brands since July 2021, Valerie previously held significant roles such as Head of Enterprise Procurement Business Operations and Global Purchasing Vice President at Corelle Brand, where cost-saving measures and strategic negotiations were pivotal. Prior to Corelle Brand, Valerie was Vice President at DesignPac and Director of Strategic Sourcing at Toys R Us, both focusing on enhancing product quality and efficiency. Earlier career highlights include Vice President roles at The Longaberger Company and Merchandise Manager at Wal-Mart International, where global sourcing strategies and market assessments were developed. Valerie began a career in sourcing at The Walt Disney Company, contributing to socially responsible manufacturing processes. Valerie holds a degree from North Central University.