Kristine Balandra
AVP, Global Head of Category Management & Sourcing at Pacific Life
- Role
- Assistant Vice President, Global Head of Category Management & Sourcing at Pacific Life
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristine Balandra
Global procurement executive with experience driving category strategies, sourcing excellence, and supplier partnerships for Fortune 500 companies. Currently leading global category management and sourcing as AVP, I focus on unlocking value through cost optimization, risk management, and sustainable procurement practices.Skilled in negotiation, contract development, pricing strategy, and spend analysis, with a strong foundation in both finance (B.A. Accounting, Cal State Fullerton) and law (Juris Doctor, Western State College of Law). Passionate about building high-performing teams and transforming procurement into a strategic growth driver.
Experience
Assistant Vice President, Global Head of Category Management & Sourcing
Sep 2025 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US
Education
Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics
Bachelor's, Accounting
2000 — 2006
Western State College of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, Business Law Practice Certificate (with distinction)
2017 — 2021
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