Jonathan Schwarz
About Jonathan Schwarz
Jonathan Schwarz serves as the Manager of Strategic Sourcing Operations at Interpublic Group (IPG), where he presents quarterly updates to senior management and oversees significant procurement strategies. He has a background in global operations and strategic sourcing, with experience at several companies and a solid educational foundation in business economics.
Work at Interpublic Group
Currently, Jonathan Schwarz serves as the Manager of Strategic Sourcing Operations at Interpublic Group (IPG), a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he presents quarterly updates and metrics to executive and senior management staff, providing insights into operational performance. He has led the successful operational merge of two global teams, implementing new processes for collaboration and addressing role changes. Additionally, he supervised the redevelopment of the IPG intercompany program, focusing on transitioning $130 million of third-party spend to in-house offerings.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Schwarz studied Business Economics at the State University of New York Cortland, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2010 to 2014. He also attended the University of Westminster for further studies. His educational background has equipped him with essential skills in strategic sourcing and operations management. He assists with the IPG intern program, helping develop interns by imparting essential skills such as effective communication and presentation techniques.
Professional Background
Before joining IPG, Jonathan Schwarz held various positions in strategic sourcing and operations. He worked at Stagwell as Manager of Global Operations & Strategic Sourcing for three months in 2021. Prior to that, he was a Sourcing Analyst at New Avon from 2018 to 2019 and served as Senior Data Processor at Innovatix from 2016 to 2017. He also worked at MDC Partners as Manager of Strategic Sourcing from 2020 to 2021 and briefly as Manager of Global Operations & Strategic Sourcing in 2021.
Achievements in Strategic Sourcing
In his role at IPG, Jonathan Schwarz has led the foundational framework for a $2.6 billion third-party spend strategy across all indirect procurement categories, which has impacted $500 million to date. He has also overseen the creation of team training and mentoring materials, which have reduced training time for new employees. His contributions have significantly enhanced operational efficiency and team performance within the organizations he has worked for.