Lori Greene
About Lori Greene
Lori Greene is the Senior Vice President - Global Procurement Manager, Negotiation at Jefferies, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and vendor relationship management.
Current Professional Role
Lori Greene currently serves as Senior Vice President, Global Procurement Manager, Negotiation at Jefferies. Based in New York, New York, she has held this position since 2011. Her role involves overseeing global procurement strategies and negotiations, aimed at optimizing cost efficiency and vendor relationships for the organization.
Previous Professional Roles
Before her current role, Lori Greene was Vice President, Procurement Manager, Office Services at Jefferies from 2007 to 2011. Prior to Jefferies, she worked at Warner Music Group as Purchasing Manager, Label Shared Services for one year. Preceding her tenure at Warner Music Group, she spent a decade at Altria in Richmond, Virginia, where she was the Lead Purchasing Manager, PM USA.
Educational Background
Lori Greene holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from the School of Visual Arts. Her formal education has provided her a foundational understanding of communication and strategic thinking, which she has applied throughout her career in procurement and negotiation.
Expertise in Procurement
With hands-on expertise in deploying solutions from a broad spectrum of international resources, Lori Greene specializes in strategic sourcing, vendor relationship management, and cost reduction methodologies. She manages multi-million dollar spend portfolios and utilizes SAP/PeopleSoft tools to streamline procurement processes.
Skills and Capabilities
Lori Greene demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs, ensuring measurable results. Her strong interpersonal and communication skills effectively engage stakeholders and facilitate collaboration, crucial for achieving project goals and objectives.