Heidi Carter

Background

About Heidi Carter

Heidi received her B.S. from Bowling Green State University (Ohio), majoring in Business Administration. She has a dual degree in Procurement/Materials Management and Production/Operations. Heidi is an accomplished professional with an impressive track record in Strategic Sourcing, Technology, and Finance. She possesses a wealth of experience across diverse industries, having worked in Manufacturing (Honda of America), Telecom (Qwest Communications), Financial Services (JPMorgan Chase), and Retail (Gap Inc). Heidi has held several leadership positions within Strategic Sourcing, Third Party Oversight, Technology, and Finance/Business/Vendor Management, exemplifying her multifaceted skill set and holistic understanding of organizational dynamics. Her strategic vision and analytical acumen enable her to drive impactful outcomes and deliver value across the entire procurement lifecycle. Throughout her extensive career, she has developed a strong expertise across a wide range of domains, including, but not limited to, Cloud Computing, SaaS, Hardware, Digital Solutions, Payments, Supply Chain, Corporate Services, Consulting, Contingent Labor, and Supplier Relationship Management. Heidi has been instrumental in leading transformative projects aimed at addressing high-priority challenges. Her ability to restructure business and operating models has resulted in enhanced organizational design and effectiveness. Heidi is exceptional at concisely synthesizing and communicating complex topics in digestible narratives to influence non-technical business leaders. She is fluent in business law, contract negotiations, supplier management, third party risk, and mastering negotiation techniques with the most difficult suppliers.