Samantha Ferrara
About Samantha Ferrara
Samantha Ferrara is the Director of Supplier Relations at Gemini.com and has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management.
Title and Current Role
Samantha Ferrara holds the position of Director, Supplier Relations at Gemini.com. In this role, she has been integral to the company's operations since 2018 in the Greater New York City Area. Her work focuses on maintaining and optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, and driving procurement strategies.
Past Employment
Before joining Gemini.com, Samantha Ferrara served on the Board of Directors at Play BOLD from 2017 to 2020. She also has experience as a Senior Analyst in Strategic Sourcing at JetBlue Airways from 2015 to 2018. At Avon, she worked as a Senior Analyst in Marketing & Sales – Indirect Sourcing from 2012 to 2015. Samantha began her career at Lexus as an Executive Assistant/Receptionist from 2009 to 2010.
Owner of SAMI Creative Services
Alongside her corporate roles, Samantha Ferrara is the Owner of SAMI Creative Services, a venture she has been managing since 2016. Her responsibilities at SAMI involve overseeing creative services and business management, operating out of Greater New York City Area. This role underscores her entrepreneurial skills and dedication to business innovation.
Educational Background
Samantha Ferrara earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Global Business Management & Marketing from LIU Post in 2014. She also holds a BBA in Management and Leadership from Dowling College, awarded in 1970. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in business management and strategic marketing.
Skills and Strategic Initiatives
Samantha has developed and implemented a comprehensive sourcing and procurement management strategy aligned with corporate goals. She also designed a target operating model to execute approved strategies effectively. Samantha collaborated with executive leadership to create a communication strategy for organizational change and implemented contract management software to ensure compliance. Additionally, she identified new opportunities for continuous improvement and cost-saving in procurement processes.