Linda Randle
About Linda Randle
Linda Randle serves as the Vice President of Global Procurement at Medallia, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in procurement operations and contract negotiations, she emphasizes efficiency and optimization in her role.
Work at Medallia
Linda Randle currently holds the position of Vice President, Global Procurement at Medallia, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she served as Senior Director, Global Procurement from 2017 to 2021. In her current role based in Dallas, Texas, she is responsible for spend analytics, sourcing, contract negotiations, and procurement operations. Her focus is on enhancing operational efficiencies and optimizing spending within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Linda Randle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from San Francisco State University. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in procurement, particularly in areas such as IT contract negotiations, supplier scorecard development, and RFP development. She emphasizes the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking to improve procurement operations.
Background in Procurement
Linda Randle has a robust background in procurement, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as Senior Director, Global Procurement at Riverbed Technology, Inc. from 2008 to 2015 and as Global Procurement Manager at Openwave Systems, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she worked as Senior Director, Global Procurement at AppDynamics from 2015 to 2017. Her career began at Cisco Systems, where she worked as a Buyer from 1996 to 2000.
Achievements in Procurement Operations
Throughout her career, Linda Randle has been recognized for her contributions to procurement operations. She is known for providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Her experience includes a strong emphasis on supplier consolidation and the development of supplier scorecards, which are critical for evaluating supplier performance and enhancing procurement strategies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Linda Randle possesses a solid understanding of Oracle ERP systems, which supports her procurement activities. Her technical skills extend to managing various procurement processes, including contract negotiations with Hosting, SaaS, Subscription, and Cloud Infrastructure providers. Her proficiency in these areas enables her to streamline procurement operations and drive cost efficiencies.