Jenny Harris

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

SVP, Global Business Services and Chief Procurement Officer at The Duracell Company

United States

Overview

Jenny Harris is the SVP of Global Business Services and Chief Procurement Officer at Duracell. With over 17 years at Procter & Gamble, she has extensive experience in market research, brand management, and building high-performing teams. She holds a BA from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Xavier University.

She has a demonstrated history of setting clear visions for her teams, identifying priority areas, and fostering talent development to deliver on both business and organizational goals.

Unique fact: While at P&G, she built a team from the ground up to create a custom measurement program for the companys Olympics Sponsorship.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Global Procurement
As the Chief Procurement Officer for a global company and with a long tenure at P&G, her career is centered on managing complex international procurement and business services.
Supplier Partnerships
She publicly emphasizes creating strong supplier relationships to drive value beyond simple cost savings, viewing partners as crucial to business success.
Talent Development
Her professional summary highlights a focus on setting visions for teams and a demonstrated experience in developing talent.

Media Appearances

Jenny has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
SVP, Global Business Services and Chief Procurement Officer at The Duracell Company
4-2023
Chief Procurement Officer at The Duracell Company
5-2021 - 4-2023
Senior Director, Purchases, Fabric & Home Care at Procter & Gamble
3-2019 - 5-2021
Associate Director, Purchases, Asia Pacific Brand & Business Services and Operations at Procter & Gamble
1-2017 - 3-2019
Associate Director, Purchases, Global Content Agencies at Procter & Gamble

Education

1996 - 2000
BA from Vanderbilt University
2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Xavier University

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Insights For Selling To Jenny

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jenny is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jenny

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jenny move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Jenny take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jenny

Personality Compatibility


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