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Finalist Interviews for Rising Star Awards: Leyanna Torres, Amazon

Nov 16, 2022 | ,

Finalist Interviews for Rising Star Awards: Leyanna Torres, Amazon
 
Truly dynamic and well-respected trailblazer within her field; Leyanna Torres started her journey at Michigan State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in packaging engineering shortly followed by her MBA at University of Phoenix. She spent most of her career in automotive, specializing in vehicle packaging process and lineside packaging design. She eventually transitioned into direct then indirect procurement leadership at some of the largest automotive tier 1 suppliers in the world. She is now a Global Senior Category Manager for Amazon focusing on safety and powered industrial truck autonomy sourcing and technical program management.  She is member of the Michigan Oakland County’s Elite 40 under 40, has delivered a TED talk spin off on ‘Mindset and Culture’ and was a panelist on the Real Sourcing Networks (RSN) procurement talks alongside other global procurement leaders discussing the procurement hurdles they overcame during the pandemic.

 

Finalist Interviews for Rising Star Awards: Tyler Higgins, Managing Director, AArete

Nov 7, 2022 | ,

Finalist Interviews for Rising Star Awards: Tyler Higgins, Managing Director, AArete
 
Tyler Higgins, Managing Director at AArete, has 15 years of experience leading multi-year sourcing initiatives within higher education, retail, consumer products, healthcare, transportation, and energy. His work in sourcing innovation, automation, and process improvement has achieved over $750 million in strategic profitability improvement for clients. Tyler has led projects in diverse sourcing categories including temporary labor, facilities, IT hardware /software, scientific supplies, supply chain/transportation, outsourcing and human resource benefits. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, is a published author, and a sought-after expert widely quoted in national and industry publications.

 

Work This Way! Why Leaders Are Hiring More External Workers

Oct 27, 2022 | ,

“Among the advantages of a staffing strategy that includes external workers is the ability to react quickly to changing business conditions, and to access highly skilled people at lower overall costs,” says Gordon Donovan, Director of Market Research for Procurement and External Workforce for SAP. Gordon shares insight into an Economist Impact Survey sponsored by SAP, and the shift to using external workforces amid disrupted supply chains, rising costs, growing uncertainty, and trends.