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Lauren Pukacz

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Global Head of Procurement at Kong Inc.

As Global Head of Procurement at Kong Inc., Lauren Pukacz excels in procurement technology strategy, sourcing, and stakeholder management. She has a history of implementing cloud-based systems like Workday and Coupa. Colleagues describe her as strategic, professional, and "ridiculously efficient."

She holds specialized certifications from Coupa in both Supplier Information Management and Expense Management.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Procurement
Job Level
Mid-senior
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Procurement Systems
She has led multiple implementations of procurement platforms like Coupa and Workday at companies including Talkdesk and The New York Public Library.
Strategic Sourcing
Her experience is centered on securing strategic partnerships, negotiating favorable contracts, and ensuring best practices are adopted globally.
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Career

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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