Tara Hamet
Director - Global Procurement @Sealed Air Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Director - Global Procurement @Sealed Air Corporation
Lead global technology sourcing and vendor management strategy across a complex, multi-vendor environment, overseeing IT and indirect spend representing the majority of enterprise technology investment.Key Responsibilities & Impact• Own end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including category strategy, sourcing, contract negotiation, governance, performance management, risk mitigation, and supplier rationalization.• Manage ~$200M in annual contractual spend across 400+ vendors in 30 countries, supporting cloud, enterprise applications, infrastructure, and digital capabilities.• Build and lead a global team of sourcing managers, vendor managers, and buyers (12 direct reports), providing coaching, escalation support, and strategic direction.• Partner with executive stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Legal, Audit, and Operations to align supplier strategy with business priorities and growth objectives.• Lead multi-year vendor strategy initiatives to optimize cost, reduce risk, and improve service delivery at scale.Achievements• Transitioned from Finance leadership into Procurement Director role to establish centralized global IT sourcing and vendor management capability.• Led design and global implementation of Coupa P2P platform, modernizing procurement operations, improving transparency, and mitigating ~$5M in audit and compliance risk.• Reduced global renewal volume by 40% through multi-year agreements, vendor consolidation, and elimination of duplicate software and services.• Strengthened governance and contracting discipline across SOWs and enterprise agreements, improving performance accountability and cost predictability.
EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
Charleston Southern University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
SKILLS
ABOUT TARA HAMET
I lead global sourcing and vendor management initiatives that enable scale, resilience, and business performance across complex, high-growth environments. In my current role as Director at Sealed Air, I’ve helped transform procurement into a strategic, business-enabling function — strengthening vendor partnerships, modernizing operating models, and delivering measurable cost, risk, and efficiency outcomes.I’ve led end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, from strategy and sourcing through contracting, governance, and performance management, partnering closely with technology, finance, legal, and operations leaders. My work includes navigating complex change initiatives such as divestitures, modernizing IT and financial systems, and building scalable supplier programs that support both operational continuity and long-term growth.Grounded in strong financial acumen and a Six Sigma Black Belt, I bring structure to ambiguity, apply disciplined sourcing and vendor solutions frameworks, and focus relentlessly on continuous improvement. I’m known for building high-performing teams, establishing executive-level supplier partnerships, and delivering outcomes that balance cost optimization, risk mitigation, and quality at scale.
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