Taylor Urbany
About Taylor Urbany
Taylor Urbany is a Senior Procurement Manager at Carta, with a diverse background in procurement and marketing. She has held various positions in companies such as Splunk, Okta, and Charlotte Russe, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Current Role at Carta
Taylor Urbany currently serves as a Senior Procurement Manager at Carta, a position held since 2022. In this role, Urbany is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships. The focus is on optimizing procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency and support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to joining Carta, Urbany worked at Splunk as a Senior Procurement Specialist from 2019 to 2020 and as a Procurement Specialist from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, Urbany contributed to procurement operations, focusing on sourcing and vendor management. Urbany also held positions at Okta, serving first as a Strategic Sourcing Manager from 2020 to 2021 and then as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager from 2021 to 2022.
Experience in Retail and Marketing
Urbany has extensive experience in the retail sector, having worked at Charlotte Russe in various capacities, including Assistant Buyer for Outerwear and Merchandise Coordinator for Dresses and Outerwear. Urbany's tenure at Charlotte Russe spanned several roles from 2015 to 2017, focusing on product selection and inventory management. Additionally, Urbany worked as a Social Media Specialist at Fest300 from 2015 to 2016, where responsibilities included managing online engagement and brand presence.
Educational Background
Taylor Urbany studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology was achieved. Urbany also attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, earning an Associate of Arts (AA) Professional Designation in Merchandise Marketing in 2013. This educational background supports Urbany's expertise in both psychological principles and retail management.
Early Career Development
Urbany began the career in marketing and buying with an internship at BellJar Boutique in 2013. This role involved assisting with marketing strategies and inventory management. Following this, Urbany worked as an Associate Brand Manager at Third Eye Pinecones in 2014, where responsibilities included brand development and marketing initiatives. These early experiences laid the foundation for a career in procurement and retail management.