Ric Dedicatoria

Associate Vice President - Global Sourcing @Equifax

Direct a high-performing IT sourcing team responsible for strategic procurement and contract management for Equifax\'s global infrastructure technology, with an annual spend influence exceeding $300M and total contract value managed over $1 Billion.Serve as an advisor to C-suite executives (CIO, CTO, CISO, CFO) and technology leadership, shaping sourcing strategies to support enterprise-wide digital transformation and cloud adoption initiatives.Championed and led negotiations for enterprise-wide agreements with two of the top three public cloud providers, securing over $110M in benefits and establishing foundational partnerships for future growth.Spearheaded the development and implementation of a pioneering cloud discount program, delivering over $10M in annualized savings and optimizing cloud expenditure across the organization.Collaborated with international affiliates to navigate complex regional regulatory requirements within global master agreements, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and governance, fostering a culture of strategic cost management and value creation.