Lee Viorel
About Lee Viorel
Lee Viorel is a Procurement Operations Manager at Expedia Group with extensive experience in procurement and finance, holding an MBA from Drury University and a BBA from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Current Role as Procurement Operations Manager
Lee Viorel serves as the Procurement Operations Manager at Expedia Group. Since 2023, Lee has been responsible for overseeing the procurement processes and operations within the company. In this role, Lee focuses on streamlining procurement operations and ensuring efficient management of resources. With a broad experience in procurement, Lee plays a critical role in enhancing operational workflows and developing strategic initiatives to boost the team's effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Before becoming Procurement Operations Manager, Lee Viorel held multiple roles at Expedia Group. From 2021 to 2023, Lee worked as a Procurement Operations Supervisor, focusing on supervising procurement activities and initiatives. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2021, Lee was a Procurement Operations Specialist, handling various procurement processes and ensuring smooth operations. These roles have equipped Lee with a comprehensive understanding of the company's procurement systems and practices.
Educational Background in Business and Finance
Lee Viorel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Drury University, completed between 2020 and 2021. Additionally, Lee earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Banking and Finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia, studying from 2012 to 2016. This academic background provides Lee with a solid foundation in business management and financial principles, contributing to Lee's expertise in the procurement field.
Career at Products Plus Inc and Great Southern Bank
In 2017, Lee Viorel worked as a Bank Teller at Great Southern Bank in Springfield, Missouri, for seven months. Following that role, Lee joined Products Plus Inc as Manager- Inventory and Payables, serving from 2017 to 2018. During a nine-month period, Lee managed inventory and payables, enhancing the company's financial management and operational efficiency.
Initiatives and Achievements at Expedia Group
Lee Viorel has led multiple significant initiatives at Expedia Group. One notable achievement includes leading the initiative to streamline the company's internal receiving process. Lee also implemented programs that brought $2 billion of spend on Purchase Order. Furthermore, Lee successfully removed all unrequired accruals related to the Procure to Pay Process and designed new reporting metrics for senior leadership to provide clearer and consistent data. Additionally, Lee established a new procurement team in Prague, Czech Republic, significantly contributing to the company's global operations.