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Lauren Pukacz

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Global Head of Procurement at Kong Inc.

Lauren Pukacz is a Global Head of Procurement at Kong, Inc. , specializing in building scalable procurement strategies and technology roadmaps with AI and automation. A graduate of Salisbury University, she is described by colleagues as strategic, pragmatic, and a consummate professional who excels at driving operational excellence in complex, multinational environments.

Interesting fact: She served as a key Procurement Design Partner during The New York Public Librarys transition to a cloud-based Workday Financials system.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Procurement
Job Level
Mid-senior
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Procurement Technology
Designs and executes procurement technology roadmaps leveraging AI and automation, with hands-on experience implementing Coupa, Workday, and ServiceNow systems.
Strategic Sourcing
Focuses on leading negotiations, managing risk, and cultivating strategic supplier partnerships to secure favorable outcomes and align with business objectives.
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Work history

8-2022
Global Head of Procurement
Kong Inc.
11-2020 - 7-2022
Senior Global Director Procurement
Talkdesk
10-2017 - 11-2020
Global Head of Procurement
IPsoft
7-2015 - 10-2017
Director Strategic Procurement and Risk Management and Associate Director of Procurement
The New York Public Library
1-2013 - 10-2015
Procurement Manager
The New York Public Library
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Education
2003 - 2007
Business Marketing
Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business
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St. John's University School of Law
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