Karina Harris
About Karina Harris
Karina Harris is the Director of Customer Value ANZ at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across the Asia Pacific region.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Karina Harris currently serves as the Director Customer Value ANZ at Coupa Software, starting in 2021. She is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, she focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction and value for Coupa's clients in the Australia and New Zealand region. She leverages her extensive experience in procurement and strategic operations to drive tangible results for Coupa's customer base.
Previous Experience at CASME Network
Before joining Coupa Software, Karina Harris worked at CASME Network as the Procurement Leader for Asia and ANZ, as well as a Facilitator from 2020 to 2021. Her responsibilities included guiding procurement strategies and facilitating best practices among CASME’s network of procurement professionals in the region. Her role involved promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing to enhance procurement processes.
Leadership Roles at BP
Karina Harris has held multiple leadership roles at BP encompassing a period from 1997 to 2019. She started as a Customer Service and Facilities Manager in Melbourne before advancing to positions such as Procurement Market Sector Lead for Freight and Fleet, Category Director of Travel for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and ultimately the Procurement Regional Head for Asia Pacific. These roles underline her vast experience in procurement, category management, and strategic leadership within a global context.
Educational Background
Karina Harris's educational achievements include an MBA in Business Administration from Deakin University, which she completed between 2006 and 2009. Additionally, she earned certifications in Agile Design Thinking from the University of Virginia, MCIPS from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, and a Black Belt in Six Sigma, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and expertise in process improvement methodologies. She also holds an Advanced Diploma of Business Management from William Angliss Institute.
Expertise in Procurement and Team Leadership
Karina Harris is noted for her specialization in integrating strategy with operational execution to deliver competitive advantages and improve performance. She excels in developing and leading remote teams across the Asia Pacific region, cultivating a collaborative and efficient work environment. Her deep knowledge of the Travel, Contract Labour, and Professional Services categories across the region underscores her ability to drive change through supplier diversity and sustainable procurement initiatives. Her skill in building technology platforms ensures cost-effective procurement processes are sustained.