Zack Saban
VP of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ◆ $5B+ Spend Under Management ◆ Drove 23%+ Cost Savings ◆ Built Firm’s 1st Global Sourcing Org ◆ Led 30+ Global Cross-Functional Teams ◆ Category Management Executive
- Role
- Global Strategic Sourcing Leader at Valmont Industries, Inc.
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zack Saban
Experienced Operations leader with a track record of building and leading global teams. Expert in cross-functional leadership, category management, and delivering scalable sourcing strategies. Over the last 5 years, I’ve led the strategic management of $5B+ in spend, while driving 23%+ in cost savings. Most recently, I developed and implemented the firm’s 1st Strategic Sourcing OrgI SPECIALIZE IN: CATEGORY MANAGEMENT: Drive data-driven strategy to optimize supply chain costs NEGOTIATION: Expert in supplier and contract negotiation across multiple industries SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Create efficiencies through cost and quality control LEADERSHIP: 20+ years of experience in leading functions across 5 continents SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Develop and enhance supplier ecosystem Career Highlights Led 100M+ sourcing effort in the greenfield construction of 3 manufacturing plants (MX, Poland, China) Owner of all Indirect and Resale spend ($1B) for corporate facilities and 50+ manufacturing locations Delivered year on year cost savings of $5M -$12M Pioneered the firm\'s inaugural Strategic Sourcing Organization Created and launched a Contract Lifecycle Management system and start a conversation: z••••••••@yahoo.comEDUCATION Masters, University of Notre Dame, Mendoza School of Business MBA, Washington University in St. Louis, Olin School of Business Bachelor of Science (BS), United States Air Force AcademyMORE ABOUT ME:Corporate Career I\'ve worked and led in multiple industries including DoD, specialty chemicals, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, capital construction, and renewable energy Deep experience leading Sourcing and Operations functions resulting in improved operational efficiency and budget retention Seasoned leader with 23 years’ experience as a supply chain professional – serving in organizations ranging from start-up to multi-billion dollar, global firms.U.S. Air Force Officer Contracts officer in two major commands: ACC staff and AMC. Decorated officer: Nation Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and AF Commendation Medal Personal Family, golf, fly-fishing, and photography are my keys to a balanced life.
Experience
Global Strategic Sourcing Leader
Jan 2026 — Present · Denver, CO, US
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Masters, Negotiation
2008 — 2009
United States Air Force Academy
BS, Pre-Law
1998 — 2002
Washington University in St. Louis
MBA, Olin School of Business
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Change Management
- Strategy
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Management
- Logistics
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