Lisa Castell
About Lisa Castell
Lisa Castell serves as the VP of Global IT Procurement at FLEETCOR, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across various industries, she has managed significant annual spends and negotiated contracts with major technology companies.
Current Role at FLEETCOR
Lisa Castell serves as the VP of Global IT Procurement at FLEETCOR, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the procurement strategies for IT on a global scale. Her responsibilities include managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts with key technology providers. Castell's leadership is focused on optimizing sourcing processes and aligning them with industry best practices.
Previous Experience in IT Procurement
Prior to her current role, Castell held several significant positions in IT procurement. She worked as the Director of IT Procurement at FLEETCOR for nine months in 2018. Before that, she was the Global Procurement Manager - IT at The Coca-Cola Company from 2007 to 2013. Her experience also includes roles at Altisource as Senior Category Manager Global IT VMO and at Kimberly-Clark as Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT.
Educational Background
Lisa Castell studied at Trinity International University-Florida, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from 1999 to 2001. This educational foundation has supported her extensive career in procurement and sourcing within various industries.
Contract Negotiation and Spend Management
Castell has extensive experience in negotiating contracts with global suppliers and technology companies, including notable firms such as Accenture, Adobe, and Salesforce.com. Throughout her career, she has managed an annual spend ranging from $50 million to $200 million in senior strategic sourcing roles, demonstrating her capability in handling significant procurement budgets.
Specialization in Sourcing Strategies
Lisa Castell specializes in transforming sourcing teams to effectively manage the global IT category. She has implemented risk mitigation processes and developed sourcing strategies that optimize procurement practices. Her expertise includes managing the sourcing of office supplies and marketing materials for multi-brand companies, with an annual managed spend of $40 million to $75 million.