Wesley Arnold

About Wesley Arnold

Procurement leader with 20 years of progressive experience in building and leading cross-functional teams engaged with complex sourcing and third party programs. Solution oriented and creative, with ability to solve business related problems through the application of technology and innovation. Extensive experience with- Leadership - Complex Contract and Price Negotiations (Technology and Services)- IT and Business Process Outsourcing - Cost, Price, and Benefits Modeling - Strategic Supplier Relationships - Contract Life Cycle Management - Third Party Risk Management - Strategic Planning - Executive Level Decision Making

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

   USAA

   Jul 2019 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Responsible for sourcing strategy and procurement for the Chief Information Office (Enterprise Technology, Security, Data, Digital). We partner with senior executives to understand client strategies, objectives, and operational plans in order to create innovative and holistic sourcing strategies that enable and improve the business. Includes category management, execution of complex RFPs, negotiation planning and execution, supply chain analytics, strategic supplier relationship management, and third party risk management.

Education

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  MBA, Management of Technology

  2007 — 2009

• Texas A&M University

  BBA, Business Management

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Outsourcing
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Contract Management
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Business Analysis
• Management
• Team Building
• Program Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Information Technology
• Insurance
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Management Consulting
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Risk Management