Lee Dichiara

About Lee Dichiara

Versatile and results-driven Director of Strategic Procurement with a proven track record of creating value across global procurement operations. Leverages strong business acumen and a consultative approach to build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. Expertise in negotiation, spend management, sourcing, technology services, accounts payable, audit, and travel & expense management. Consistently exceeds savings targets and drives continuous improvement through data-driven decisions. Proven success in implementing procurement and contract management solutions, global travel platforms, and advanced spend analytics to optimize efficiency and streamline processes. Adept at implementing best practices in sourcing and contract negotiations to deliver measurable business results.Areas of expertise include: • Procurement• Strategic Sourcing (RFx)• Contract Negotiations• Advanced Analytics• Process Improvements• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis• Modeling & Strategic Planning• Supplier Consolidation and Rationalization• C-Suite/Senior Leadership Communications• Project Management• Change Management• Risk Management• Zip

Experience

1. Director of Procurement

   Bumble Inc.

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Travel Management

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Budgeting
• Training
• Business Travel
• Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Business Development
• Travel
• Contract Negotiation
• Concur
• Pricing
• Project Management
• Travel Management
• Management
• Forecasting