Jennifer Ericson
About Jennifer Ericson
Jennifer Ericson serves as the Vice President of Global Sourcing & Facilities at Datasite, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in procurement and strategic sourcing, she has held various roles at notable companies including Target, Cargill, and Medica.
Work at Datasite
Jennifer Ericson has served as Vice President of Global Sourcing & Facilities VM at Datasite since 2020. In this role, she oversees the strategic sourcing and facilities management functions, ensuring alignment with the company's business priorities. She previously held the position of Senior Director of Global Sourcing at Datasite from 2016 to 2021, where she focused on enhancing sourcing strategies and vendor management processes.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Ericson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and International Relations from the University of Minnesota, where she studied from 1990 to 1995. She also participated in a study abroad program at Universidad de Valladolid, focusing on Spanish, History, and Economics. Additionally, she completed a program in Leadership & Strategic Impact at Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth, further enhancing her leadership capabilities.
Background
Jennifer Ericson has a diverse professional background, with significant experience in procurement and sourcing. She began her career at Target, where she held various roles, including Procurement Specialist and Operational Level Agreement Analyst. She later worked at Cargill as a Global Relationship Manager and IT Sourcing Manager, and at Medica as a Senior Procurement Consultant. Her career spans over two decades in the sourcing and procurement field.
Achievements
During her tenure at Datasite, Jennifer Ericson implemented a global framework for Facilities Vendor Management, aligning it with business priorities. She also led the transition of ERP Procurement and Supplier systems to cloud-based technology, enhancing operational efficiency. Furthermore, she developed mature sourcing strategies that improved partner value and facilitated the integration of acquired companies.