Jessica Pate, Cmp
About Jessica Pate, Cmp
Jessica Pate is a Senior Analyst in Indirect Procurement at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in procurement and event management, with expertise in advanced contracting skills and risk management.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Jessica Pate has been working at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as a Senior Analyst in Indirect Procurement since 2021. In this role, she has developed and managed sourcing strategies for indirect procurement goods and professional services. Her responsibilities include utilizing advanced contracting skills and risk management techniques. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Analyst in Indirect Procurement at Harley-Davidson for a total of eight months in 2021. Her experience at Harley-Davidson is marked by her expertise in supplier selection processes and virtual collaboration.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Management
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Jessica Pate worked at Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. as a Buyer in Supplier Procurement from 2017 to 2020. She also held the position of Catering Sales Manager and Social Media Manager at The Bartolotta Restaurants from 2015 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she served as a Senior Restaurant Events Manager at Wynn Las Vegas for seven years, where she gained extensive experience in event management and customer service.
Education and Certifications
Jessica Pate studied at Corona Del Sol High School. She achieved the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Industry Council in 2012 and successfully renewed it in 2017. This certification reflects her commitment to professional development in the meetings and events industry.
Skills and Expertise
Jessica possesses advanced contracting skills and expertise in risk management. She is experienced with a variety of software tools, including Cvent, ContractLogix, ADP, and SharePoint. Additionally, she has extensive food knowledge and experience with fine dining service. Jessica is skilled in creating standard operating procedures and has a background in departmental training and development.