Shane Desmier

Commander
DISC Type : D

Procurement Professional-Category Management Specialist IT & Solicitation Manager at State of Michigan

Novi, Michigan, United States

Overview

Shane is a strategic sourcing leader managing multimillion-dollar IT procurement initiatives for the State of Michigan, with a background as a Senior Buyer at General Motors. Colleagues describe her as knowledgeable, hardworking, and trustworthy. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration and a Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification.

Outside of her government role, Shane is a passionate real estate professional and investor. She specializes in helping a variety of clients, from first-time homebuyers to international relocators, and holds a certification as a Military Relocation Professional, reflecting her interest in serving the armed forces community.

She uniquely blends high-stakes public sector IT procurement with a personal career in global real estate and military relocation.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Procurement
Her entire career, from automotive to public service, focuses on the full sourcing lifecycle, emphasizing value, compliance, and cost savings.
Public Sector IT
Currently leads multimillion-dollar IT procurement initiatives, supporting vital public services for the State of Michigan.
Real Estate Investing
Maintains an active career as a real estate agent, investor, and relocation specialist, with a focus on investment properties.

Media Appearances

Shane has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Procurement Professional-Category Management Specialist IT & Solicitation Manager at State of Michigan
3-2020
Real Estate Agent at Desmier Realestate
12-2017 - 1-2019
Thermal Senior Buyer at General Motors LLC
6-1999 - 11-2008
Buyer at General Motors LLC
1999 - 9-2025
Global Platinum Group Metals Senior Buyer at General Motors LLC

Education

1-1991 - 5-1995
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Marketing/International Business (BSBA) from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Insights For Selling To Shane

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shane is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shane

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shane move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Shane take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Shane

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