Alexandra Workman

About Alexandra Workman

Driven and results-oriented leader with over 15 years of experience in direct and indirect global procurement. Strong background in Retail and Technology sectors executing strategic sourcing activities to drive impact. Specialize in solving complex business problems, relationship management, influencing, negotiation, supplier management, and innovative thinking. Collaborative team player passionate about driving impact, through deal excellence, aligning change management, maximizing ROI with digital transformation opportunities.

Experience

1. Group Procurement Solutions Manager

   Microsoft

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Strategic partner responsible for MBO \"Microsoft Business Operations\"($700M in addressable spend)• Deliver cost savings strategies primarily within Professional Services; leveraging Al innovation to maximize value (delivering 35+% reductions)• Developed playbook for Contracting AI: Change Management, IP, and Transformation Governance as part of Enterprise strategy• Drive strategic supplier and category management strategies• Partner with key stakeholders to align key metrics and contract provisions to manage risk through transformation• Support Go To Market priorities and the selling process to maximize ROI.

Education

• UC San Diego

  BA, Economics

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Marketing
• Analysis
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Outsourcing
• Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Supplier Diversity
• Procurement
• Sourcing
• Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Project Management
• Negotiation