Caren Weiner
About Caren Weiner
Caren Weiner is the Associate Director of I.T. Sourcing Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tampa, Florida, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement from her previous role at Xerox.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Caren Weiner currently serves as the Associate Director of I.T. Sourcing Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb, located in Tampa, Florida, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the company's information technology sourcing strategies. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize sourcing processes and achieve strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Xerox
Caren Weiner worked at Xerox for 16 years, from 2000 to 2016, as the Global Strategic Alliance Program Bid Manager in St. Petersburg, Florida. During her tenure, she managed a $150M spend across various commodity areas and developed several key initiatives. One notable achievement was creating a program that leveraged Xerox's buying power to benefit external customers, leading to increased revenue and customer satisfaction. Additionally, she closely collaborated with the legal team to develop boilerplate contract documents that streamlined the supplier contracting process.
Educational Background
Caren Weiner holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General, from The University of Texas at Arlington, where she studied from 1982 to 1984. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Maryland, completed from 1977 to 1981. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in business principles and management strategies.
Achievements at Xerox
Caren Weiner achieved significant milestones during her time at Xerox. She exceeded 289% of the annual productivity goal at Xerox Canada by effectively leveraging global spend, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing process improvements. Additionally, she provided training to customer-facing groups to improve their understanding and relationships with their customers' procurement organizations. By leveraging resources across North America, she supported procurement activities and contributed to the overall success of Xerox Canada.