Jason Smith
About Jason Smith
Jason Smith is the Director of Supplier Management and Global Sourcing at Asurion in Nashville, Tennessee, with extensive experience in strategic initiatives and global sourcing.
Current Role: Director Supplier Management and Global Sourcing
Jason Smith currently serves as the Director of Supplier Management and Global Sourcing at Asurion. He has held this position since 2017, operating out of Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, Jason leads supplier management and sourcing strategies on a global scale. His approach focuses on optimizing supplier relationships and ensuring efficient supply chain operations, aligning with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Asurion
Before becoming the Director of Supplier Management and Global Sourcing, Jason Smith accumulated substantial experience at Asurion. He worked as a Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives from 2016 to 2017, after serving as the Senior Manager of Global Sourcing and Supplier Management from 2014 to 2016. His earlier role as the Manager of Supplier Management and Global Sourcing spanned from 2011 to 2013. He initially joined Asurion as a Senior Material Planner from 2009 to 2011. Throughout these roles, Jason developed a comprehensive understanding of supplier dynamics and global sourcing strategies.
Professional Experience at Verizon
In 2009, Jason Smith held the position of Senior Business Consultant at Verizon for ten months, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. During his tenure, he was involved in strategic business consulting, focusing on process optimization and business strategy development to enhance organizational performance.
Professional Experience at Alltel
Prior to his role at Verizon, Jason Smith worked at Alltel as a Senior Analyst for Business Processes from 2006 to 2009, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. In this capacity, he analyzed and improved business processes, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and drive business performance.
Early Career at GTE Mobilenet
Jason Smith commenced his career at GTE Mobilenet, where he was employed as a Retail Store Technician from 1993 to 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involved providing technical support, managing retail operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.