Robert Yelk

Robert Yelk is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Global Procurement Category Manager for Information Technology at Tronox since September 2020, Robert has overseen various categories including travel, vehicle fleet, and professional services. Previous roles include Category Manager at Rain Carbon Inc, Category Manager for Procurement and Strategic Sourcing at Covia, and Purchasing Manager Americas for IT and Mobility at Henkel. Robert's early career includes significant positions at AkzoNobel as a Regional Category Manager and at Hertz as Fleet Manager. Robert holds an MS in Management of Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a BA in History and Geography from the University at Buffalo.