Jarid L. Fitch

About Jarid L. Fitch

My focus lies in establishing sourcing strategies, vendor governance, and procurement policies to ensure operational efficiency and financial stewardship. With over fifteen years of experience in procurement and contract management, I have contributed to transforming procurement processes into strategic, policy-driven functions. I am dedicated to fostering cost control, mitigating risks, and building scalable systems that support organizational growth. My ability to align procurement strategy with business objectives ensures a structured and disciplined approach to sustainable success.I have led and advised on high-impact sourcing initiatives across technology, AI, professional services, and enterprise operations, positioning procurement as an executive capability rather than a transactional function. I am most successful when entrusted with executive authority to set standards, determine exceptions, and institutionalize best practices through systems and policy—not when limited to advisory roles without mandate.In addition to seeking executive work with a company who shares my values, I am interested in contributing to higher education in a limited adjunct or guest-lecturer capacity, with a focus on practical, real-world instruction in contracts, procurement policy, and vendor risk management.

Experience

1. Procurement Manager

   Lisinski Law Firm

   Oct 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Enterprise Procurement & Contract Lifecycle ManagementEstablish and leading the firm’s enterprise procurement and contract lifecycle management (CLM) functionResponsibility for firm-wide sourcing strategy, vendor governance, and procurement policy development.Operates as the central point of accountability for procurement strategy across enterprise.Executive leadership to drive cost control, risk mitigation, and scalable processes.Transforming from an ad-hoc purchasing activity into a strategic, policy-driven enterprise function aligned with financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and growth.

Education

• Kent State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Human Development & Family Studies: Case Management of Individuals & Families

  2002 — 2005

• St. Wendelin High School

  Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

  1998 — 2002

• Duke University

  Certificate, Contract Management

• University of Phoenix

  Master’s Degree, Psychology

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Social Services
• Non-Profit Administration
• Youth Development
• Program Development
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Volunteer Management
• Resource Development
• Grants
• Early Childhood Education
• Grant Writing
• Community Outreach
• Case Managment
• Program Evaluation
• Board Development
• Non-Profits
• Donor Development
• Crisis Intervention
• Developmental Disabilities
• Fundraising
• Workforce Development
• Nonprofits
• Human Resources
• Resume Writing
• Program Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Community Development
• Case Management
• Career Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• Job Search Strategies
• Policy
• Leadership Development
• Event Planning
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Teaching
• Public Policy
• Job Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Training