David Staton
About David Staton
David Staton is a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst at Insight Global, specializing in high-spend SaaS projects. He has extensive experience in sourcing and negotiating software licenses, with a career spanning over a decade in various roles within the procurement field.
Work at Insight Global
David Staton has been employed at Insight Global as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing sourcing events for high-spend and high-visibility Software as a Service (SaaS) projects. His responsibilities include overseeing the entire project management process, which encompasses scope of work design, RFx processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations. His experience in this position has contributed to the successful execution of various strategic sourcing initiatives.
Previous Experience in Strategic Sourcing
Prior to his current role, David Staton worked as a Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT (SaaS) at BCD Travel from 2018 to 2020. In this position, he was involved in sourcing strategies specific to IT and SaaS solutions. Before that, he served as a Buyer at Quikrete from 2014 to 2017, where he gained experience in procurement processes. He also held the position of Category Manager at ARCOP for a brief period in 2017, and worked as a Purchasing Assistant at Quikrete from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
David Staton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in management principles, which he applies in his professional roles. He specializes in negotiating multi-year agreements for software licenses, demonstrating his expertise in strategic sourcing and contract management.
Career Progression
David Staton's career has evolved through various roles in strategic sourcing and procurement. He began as a Purchasing Assistant at Quikrete, advancing to Buyer, and later transitioning to roles with increasing responsibility, such as Strategic Sourcing Manager and Category Manager. His diverse experience across different companies and positions has equipped him with comprehensive skills in sourcing and vendor management.