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Amy Watkins

Amy Watkins

Chief Procurement Officer

Empower•Greater Fayetteville, AR Area, United States

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Experienced Information Technology & Professional Services Procurement leader with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma, Business Process, Operations Management, Communication, Strategic Sourcing, and Management. Strong purchasing professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused in Information Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • EmpowerCurrent
    Jun 2025–Present· 1 yr 4 mos
    • Chief Procurement OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2025–Present
  • Humana
    Jul 2023–Jun 2025· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Head of Information Technology VMO
      Jul 2023–Jun 2025
  • Walmart
    Apr 2019–Jul 2023· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Head of Information Technology & Professional Services Global Procurement
      Apr 2019–Jul 2023
  • Conduent
    2017–Apr 2019· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Vice President, Information Technology Global Procurement
      2017–Apr 2019
  • Xerox
    1997–Dec 2016· 19 yrs 11 mos
    • Vice President, Telecom Procurement
      Apr 2014–Dec 2016
    • Strategic Procurement Partner within Global Purchasing
      Jun 2012–Mar 2014
    • Manager of Western Hemishere IT Applications Team: IT Strategic Sourcing
      Feb 2010–Jul 2012
    • Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma
      Feb 2008–2010
    • Manager of Spares International Expediting Team
      Feb 2007–2008
    • Inventory & Level of Service Initiatives Manager: Spares Supply Chain
      Apr 2006–2007
    • Project Manager of Transportation Strategy & Services: Supply Chain
      Sep 2004–Mar 2006
    • Program Manager of Purchasing Systems & Solutions
      2003–Aug 2004
    • Analyst, Ecommerce
      2001–Dec 2002
    • Senior Industrial Engineer
      1997–Dec 2000
  • Eastman Kodak Company
    1996–1997· 1 yr
    • Internal Consultant
      1996–1997
  • Harris Corporation
    1995–1996· 1 yr
    • Manufacturing Engineer
      1995–1996

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Industrial Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Process EngineeringChange ManagementBusiness ProcessLeadershipProject PlanningCommunicationSix SigmaCost OptimizationVendor ManagementStrategic SourcingManagementBusiness Process ImprovementProcurementProgram ManagementNegotiationSupply Chain ManagementOutsourcingCross-functional Team LeadershipProcess ImprovementIntegration