Employee Spotlight - Shane L.

Shane L. is a Commodity Analyst with CONMED seated in Utica, NY. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from the State University of New York and an MBA with a concentration in Global Supply Chain Management from Clarkson University.

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CONMED is passionate about internal mobility and providing growth opportunities to its employees. Shane L. has experienced this commitment to employee growth first hand and we are excited to celebrate his story!

Fresh out of Clarkson’s Global Supply Chain MBA program, Shane joined CONMED in June 2016 as a Buyer/Planner. In his first few months on board, he was impressed by the time his manager invested in him. They briefed regularly on his work status, learning progress, and accomplishments. He says that in addition to his manager, he was surrounded by people who were engaged and ready to help. “I ask a lot of questions,” Shane said. “That’s just the kind of person that I am.” He was pleased to learn that there were subject matter experts available who were happy to provide him with answers.

In addition to having a clear development plan in place, Shane was also invigorated by the fact that CONMED allowed him to dive into meaningful work right out of the gate. As a Buyer/Planner, he had responsibility for several commodities and up to fifty suppliers. He not only handled the day to day tactical purchasing duties but also worked with teams on other strategic initiatives including cost savings and supplier rationalization programs. At times, he had the opportunity to present to executive leadership at business review.

In Fall 2018, Shane partnered with CONMED’s University Relations Lead and returned to Clarkson for their career fair. Acting as an ambassador for CONMED, Shane shared his positive experiences with other students. He emphasized that the best thing about supply chain roles with CONMED was the opportunity to interface with every facet of the organization: R&D; manufacturing; supplier partners; and more! “In everything you do, you get to see how it impacts the customer,” Shane said.

In 2019, Shane accepted a promotional opportunity and is continuing his professional journey as a Commodity Analyst. He now supports New Product Introduction teams at multiple CONMED locations and will continue to develop his skills in project management, supplier sourcing, and supplier management.

We congratulate Shane and the many other talented employees who have taken career steps with the organization!