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Hello, I’m Rachel Dunbar
Hello, I’m Rachel Dunbar
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader | Leadership & Growth Advocate
About Me
My Strategic Vision or Procurement with Purpose
I’m Rachel Dunbar, a sourcing executive and procurement strategist who transforms supplier relationships into long-term value. With a track record of onboarding top-tier manufacturers, optimizing supply ecosystems, and aligning procurement to business growth, I bring clarity, speed, and purpose to every engagement
Procurement Expertise That Delivers
Years of strategic sourcing, team leadership rooted in results
Supplier Relationships Managed
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Spend Strategically Managed Across Direct & Indirect
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My Services
What I do For You
Procurement Strategy & Execution
Designing sourcing playbooks that cut costs, reduce cycle time, and deliver measurable value
Supplier Ecosystem Development
Building high-performance supplier networks grounded in trust, transparency, and results
Strategic Leadership & Team Enablement
Empowering procurement teams with frameworks, guidance, and systems that scale
Scope of Work
Top Direct Spend Categories
CNC Machining
3-axis, 5-axis, Swiss lathe, custom precision parts
Injection Molding
Tooling, low- and high-volume plastic part runs
Custom Packaging
company branded boxes (eco friendly), paper tape, molded inserts
Raw Materials
Aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, composites
Mechanical Components
Fasteners, bearings, seals, bushings
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Cutting, forming, punching, laser/plasma cut
PCBs & Electronics
Board fabrication, component sourcing
3D Printing Services
SLA, SLS, FDM materials & prototyping work
Casting & Forging
For aerospace and automotive-grade parts
Assembly & Kitting
Multi-part builds, light-to-medium assembly lines
Optics & Laser Components
Photonics components for niche OEMs
Cable Harnesses
Custom electrical builds for high-performance devices
Top Indirect Spend Categories
Software & SaaS Licensing
ERP (SAP, Oracle), CRM (Salesforce), AI tools, PLM (Arena), contract platforms
MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
Spare parts, tools, safety gear,
Telecom & Cloud Services
Phone plans, conferencing platforms (Zoom, Teams), AWS, Azure
Freight & Logistics
3PL services, courier contracts, FTL/LTL shipping, import/export fees
Travel & Events
Employee travel, offsite bookings, trade shows, recruiting events
Marketing & Branding
Promotional products, website vendors, advertising spend, creative services
My Experiences
Career Timeline
This timeline offers a clear snapshot of my professional network—relationships built throughout my career in strategic sourcing and procurement. It quickly shows who can speak to my skills, work ethic, and results, noting each relationship’s nature, collaboration level, and key outcomes. It features select recommendation quotes highlighting my impact.
Jorge Ochoa – CEO, MPC Machine LLC
Partnered on indirect sourcing of precision CNC machining services—including live‑tool lathes and 5‑axis milling—aligning supplier engineering capabilities with ISO-level quality expectations, which notably improved first-pass yield and shortened lead times.
Phone: 714-271-5319 | Website: www.mpcmachines.com
Location: Arizona
Coltan Thian – CEO, Mean Machine
Managed procurement of wire EDM, vertical milling, and CNC turning services, embedding CAD manufacturability reviews and inspection points into the workflow—this directly accelerated prototype delivery and enhanced quality consistency.
Phone: 435-760-5964 | Website: www.meanmachinecnc.com
Location: Utah
Coleman Fisher – CEO, Fisher Manufacturing
Engaged in procurement of machining, fabrication, welding, and grinding services—coordinating supplier engineering to align with quality standards and production durability, which boosted part reliability and reduced rework.
Phone: 901-484-5451 | Email: coleman.fisher@mac.com
Location: Tennessee
Portfolio
Projects & Case Studies
Every project tells a story of collaboration, strategy, and measurable results. Through my work in procurement and supplier management, I’ve helped organizations strengthen relationships, optimize costs, and create sustainable solutions. Below are a few highlights from my journey.
Testimonials
What They Said
Marty Lester
What really stood out to me was how well Rachel works with suppliers. She takes the time to fully understand what’s needed, finds workable solutions, and builds strong relationships that consistently deliver results.
Jose Arriola, PMP
Rachel Dunbar is a brilliant leader who knows how to manage complex projects and networks, demonstrating extensive knowledge and expertise. She is a team player who always goes the extra mile in a professional and efficient manner, excelling across industries from manufacturing and aerospace to robotics and high tech.
Jonathan Monnin
Rachel helped build and develop an ecosystem of the highest quality domestic manufacturers to meet an ever-changing set of demands. She handled urgent, high-priority requests with precision while making consistent progress on long-term strategic initiatives.
Tony
Rachel engages with suppliers at a strategic level. Her ability to address my production challenges while maintaining strong relationships has been instrumental in driving my business to success.
Sara
Her professional strengths of analytical precision, relationship management, and solution-oriented leadership made her one of the most effective sourcing leaders on our team. Rachel was instrumental in identifying capacity gaps, recommending incentive strategies, and developing data-driven forecasts to balance workload distribution and reduce rejection rates across the network.
Michael Song
Rachel approaches each responsibility with a degree of concentration and uprightness that benefits the entire team. She possesses a warm, empathetic, and considerate nature that fosters connection and trust, while leading with compassion and maintaining a resolute commitment to doing what is right.
My Experiences
My Books
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Trusted by Global Companies
Latest News
Amazing Blog Post
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Motherhood taught me patience, empathy, and resilience — lessons that strengthened my leadership.
Personal Reflections
Motherhood taught me patience, empathy, and resilience — lessons that strengthened my leadership.