Lou Dias
About Lou Dias
Lou Dias serves as the Director of Strategic Technology Category Management at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2022. With over 16 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing across various Fortune 500 companies, he has developed expertise in negotiating contracts and managing sourcing teams.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Lou Dias has been serving as the Director of Strategic Technology Category Management at Hitachi Vantara since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the procurement of services and software, leveraging his extensive experience in strategic sourcing. Prior to this position, he worked at Hitachi Vantara as a Senior Manager in Strategic Sourcing - Indirect Procurement from 2018 to 2022, where he built and managed sourcing teams that achieved significant cost savings.
Professional Background
Lou Dias has over 16 years of experience in procurement and finance within Fortune 500 companies. He began his career at Rockline Industries, where he held positions as International Buyer and Global Sourcing Manager from 2004 to 2013. He later served as Procurement Director at CVS Health from 2013 to 2016. His tenure at Intel Corporation included roles as Senior Financial Analyst and Finance Supervisor from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Lou Dias holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Supply Chain from Brigham Young University, which he attended from 1999 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science from PUC Minas. His educational background complements his expertise in procurement, particularly in negotiating contracts and leading cost-saving initiatives.
Achievements in Procurement
Throughout his career, Lou Dias has successfully negotiated contracts with major suppliers of software, materials, and services. He has led competitive bidding processes (RFPs) and created procurement policies, processes, and systems that have contributed to substantial savings for the organizations he has worked with. His ability to build and manage effective sourcing teams has been a key factor in achieving these results.