Rob Wener, Cpsm, C.P.M.
About Rob Wener, Cpsm, C.P.M.
Rob Wener is the Senior Director of Global Supplier Acquisition at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in procurement and supplier management.
Title
Rob Wener holds the position of Senior Director, Global Supplier Acquisition at Coupa Software.
Current Position at Coupa Software
Since 2020, Rob Wener has been working as the Senior Director, Global Supplier Acquisition at Coupa Software. He operates from both San Mateo, California and New York.
Previous Roles at Coupa Software
Before his current role, Rob Wener served as Director, Global Supplier Acquisition at Coupa Software from 2016 to 2020. During this period, he worked in both the Greater New York City Area and San Francisco, CA.
Experience in Corporate Procurement and Purchasing
Rob Wener has accumulated extensive experience in procurement and purchasing through various roles. From 2012 to 2016, he worked as a Manager of Corporate Procurement at Henry Schein Inc. Prior to that, at CA Technologies, he held positions as Director, Global Procurement for 7 months in 2012, and Manager, Global Procurement from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, he served as Senior Purchasing Agent at Gentiva Health Services from 2004 to 2007 and Purchasing Manager at New York Cooling Towers from 2001 to 2004.
Early Career in Procurement and Auditing
Rob Wener began his career in procurement and auditing with roles such as Purchasing Agent at Reuters (1999-2001) and IT Purchasing and Sourcing, IT Auditor at Primedia (1997-1999). He also worked as a Consultant in the Business Consulting Division of Arthur Andersen LLP from 1995 to 1997.
Education Background
Rob Wener studied Business Administration at the University at Albany, where he earned a BS degree. He also attended Jericho High School.
Certifications in Supply Management
Rob Wener holds certifications as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), demonstrating his formal expertise in these areas.
Expertise in Supplier Management
Rob Wener is highly experienced in managing supplier risk and compliance, as well as supplier governance. His proficiency extends to business process improvement, and contract development, and he has a strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Skills in Cost Reduction and Negotiations
Through his various procurement roles, Rob Wener has honed his skills in reducing costs via due diligence and supplier negotiations. He has expertise in a diverse range of commodity and category areas, including distribution, human resources, information technology, marketing and sales, and other goods and services.