Roger Roediger

About Roger Roediger

I didn’t set out with a grand career plan, just a desire to find a solid job with a good brand in a place I loved. I ended up raising my hand for challenges that felt worth solving, and those challenges turned into a career.I didn’t go to college until later in life. I wasn’t on a traditional path, and I still don’t think like someone who came up through the usual ranks. What I’ve learned along the way is that I’m built for the gray areas—the places where leadership, strategy, and operations meet. Where things are messy, I help organize them. Where teams need structure and purpose, I help bring it. Where vision needs execution, I’m the one who bridges the gap.I’ve led in consumer goods, branding and marketing, hospitality, SaaS, and public sector work. I’ve worked with founder-led companies, public firms, and PE-backed operations. I’ve managed people, built cultures, rewritten contracts, and rebuilt teams. I’m comfortable working behind the scenes to make the machine run smoothly, but I also know when to step forward and lead from the front.I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all playbooks. Every organization is unique. Every team, every moment, every constraint—it all adds up to something new. I’ve learned that my job isn’t to have all the answers. It’s to be steady, flexible, and present—especially when things get hard.

Experience

1. Director of Major Accounts, Oregonbuys Program

   SOVRA

   Aug 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   I lead an eProcurement SaaS implementation for the State of Oregon, managing a $2 billion annual spend with a focus on operational efficiency and compliance. It’s a high-stakes environment with layers of oversight, but I excel in navigating complex systems and ensuring seamless service delivery to our customers- Act as primary liaison between Periscope and the State of Oregon, overseeing the OregonBuys cooperative purchasing program (Government Procurement SaaS Suite)- Cultivated and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders including state and local government buyers, stakeholders, and suppliers- Coordinated internal resources to meet account performance objectives and exceed customer expectations- Develop and execute annual operational plans in collaboration with state stakeholders, conducting monthly progress reviews to ensure alignment with strategic goals- Collaborated with Marketing and Supplier Success teams to drive supplier outreach, enablement, and marketing activities, resulting in increased supplier participation in OregonBuys- Lead negotiation and management of contracts with suppliers participating in OregonBuys, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and regulations- Assess and address customer needs, leading account solution efforts and coordinating with cross-functional teams- Lead renewal activities for expiring contracts, facilitating successful execution and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Education

• Portland Community College

  Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Idaho

  Psychology

Skills

• Supply Chain
• Fashion
• Strategic Planning
• Apparel
• Product Development
• Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Brand Development
• Customer Service
• Trade Shows
• Sales Management
• Merchandising
• Retail
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Sales