Katy Siddons
About Katy Siddons
Katy Siddons serves as the Strategic Sourcing Lead Category Manager at LCRA, where she has worked since 2011. With a focus on high spend and high risk sourcing opportunities, she oversees contracts valued at over $241 million and holds fiduciary responsibility for annual purchases of approximately $60 million.
Work at LCRA
Katy Siddons has been employed at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) since 2006, holding various positions over the years. She currently serves as the Supply Management - Sr. Category Manager, a role she has occupied since 2011. In this capacity, she focuses on high spend and high risk sourcing opportunities, developing and executing category strategies specifically for LCRA's generation facilities. Additionally, she oversees category spend and manages contracts for critical assets valued at over $241 million. Siddons also leads cross-functional teams and project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and management of resources.
Education and Expertise
Katy Siddons holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from St. Edward's University. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current role at LCRA. Siddons specializes in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supply chain analysis, demonstrating expertise in managing complex contracts and negotiating multi-year agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and third-party suppliers.
Professional Background
Before her current role at LCRA, Katy Siddons held several positions within the organization. She worked as a Project Analyst in Project Management from 2010 to 2011 and as a Supply Chain Analyst from 2006 to 2010. Prior to joining LCRA, she gained experience as an Account Recruiter and Sales Manager at Aerotek from 2004 to 2006. This diverse professional background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics and project management.
Achievements in Strategic Sourcing
In her role as Strategic Sourcing - Lead Category Manager at LCRA, Katy Siddons has demonstrated significant responsibility for purchases totaling approximately $60 million annually. She formulates and manages complex contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with industry standards. Siddons maintains extensive knowledge of the supply base, industry trends, and supplier profiles, which aids in her negotiation of multi-year contracts. Her leadership of cross-functional teams contributes to the successful execution of sourcing strategies.