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Shiela Black Perla, CPPO

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Senior Director, Procurement at Texas Medical Center
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Shiela Black Perla is a procurement executive with over 15 years of experience in supply chain and contracts management. As Vice President at Amegy Bank, she leverages her expertise in strategic sourcing, budget management, and cost savings. She is a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.

Outside of her extensive professional background, Shiela has an academic foundation in both Business and Spanish from The University of Texas at Austin, indicating a potential interest in bilingual communication and cultural exchange.

Unique fact: Shiela once managed the complex procurement and contract process for a $70M historical building renovation project.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Procurement
Job Level
Senior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Strategic Procurement
Her career is focused on procurement, strategic planning, and cost savings for large organizations like Amegy Bank and Texas Medical Center.
Contract Negotiation
Possesses deep expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management (SRM), and managing complex solicitations like RFPs and RFQs.
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Career

Work history

9-2012 - 1-2014
Senior Director, Procurement
Texas Medical Center
Vice President, Procurement and Records
Amegy Bank
Procurement Operations & Construction
Houston Community College System
Supply Chain Management (SCM) & Business Services
Dynegy
Senior Procurement Manager
Neighborhood Centers Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Texas Medical Center Executive Bio – Shiela Black Perla, CPPO. Featured in Equilar ExecAtlas
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64 Hospital and Health System Supply Chain Leaders to Know (2025) – Shiela Black Perla, Senior Director, Procurement, Texas Medical Center. Featured in Becker's Hospital Review
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Education
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)
Business / Spanish
The University of Texas at Austin
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