Ray Wise
About Ray Wise
Ray Wise is the Sr. Director of Procurement Operations at MBTA with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various organizations.
Current Role at MBTA
Ray Wise currently holds the position of Senior Director of Procurement Operations at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He has been serving in this capacity since 2018. In this role, Ray oversees the procurement processes, ensuring effective sourcing and procurement strategies are implemented within the organization. His efforts are aimed at optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiencies for the Greater Boston Area's public transportation system.
Previous Positions at SourceHOV and Stream Global Services
Before his tenure at MBTA, Ray Wise served as SVP/VP of Sourcing and Treasury at SourceHOV from 2014 to 2018 in Norwood, MA. During his four-year stint, he focused on enhancing the company's sourcing strategies and treasury functions. Prior to SourceHOV, he was the Director of Global Procurement at Stream Global Services from 2010 to 2014 in Wellesley, MA, where he managed global procurement activities, optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring efficient purchasing strategies.
Experience at Harvard University
Ray Wise worked at Harvard University as the Associate Director of Strategic Procurement from 2005 to 2010. During his five-year term in Cambridge, MA, he contributed to developing and executing strategic procurement plans for the university. His role involved managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and implementing cost-saving initiatives to support the university's operational goals.
Early Career and Educational Background
Ray Wise began his career at The Clorox Company, where he held various supply chain management roles from 1989 to 1993. He then moved to Ocean Spray Cranberries, serving as Technical Resource Manager from 1993 to 1997. His career further progressed at Deloitte Consulting as Consulting Manager from 1997 to 2002 in Boston, MA. Ray holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (1981-1985) and an MS in Business from Purdue University's Daniels School of Business (1985-1987).