Veronica Brown

I am a Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Leader with 18 years of experience in optimizing sourcing processes and building strong supplier partnerships across higher education and corporate environments. My expertise lies in strategic sourcing, compliance, and vendor management, where I have consistently achieved substantial cost savings and operational efficiency. Currently, I am pursuing an MS in Supply Chain Management to deepen my knowledge in supply chain strategy and analytics, further enhancing my ability to drive impactful results.

In my current role as a Senior Procurement Specialist at Morehouse College, I spearheaded a sourcing strategy that resulted in a remarkable 15% annual cost savings through strategic vendor consolidation. My commitment to enhancing vendor partnerships led to a 20% improvement in supplier performance and reliability. I pride myself on making data-driven decisions, analyzing consumption patterns to guide cost-effective purchasing and improve budget allocation. My leadership in process improvement has introduced efficiency measures that reduced purchasing cycle time by 30%, showcasing my dedication to operational excellence.