Marcia Watkins
About Marcia Watkins
Marcia Watkins is a Strategic Sourcing Manager specializing in Technology Transformation at Mutual of Omaha, with extensive experience in IT procurement and vendor management across various organizations. She has a strong background in cloud service migrations, strategic sourcing, and automation of procurement processes.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Marcia Watkins serves as the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Technology Transformation at Mutual of Omaha. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives in technology sourcing and procurement. Her role involves overseeing sourcing strategies and vendor management to support technology transformation efforts.
Previous Experience in Strategic Sourcing
Watkins has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across various organizations. She worked at Resurrection Health Care as a Data Analyst from 2002 to 2007, followed by a role as IT Procurement & License Manager at the American Medical Association from 2007 to 2015. She also held positions as Software Category Manager Global at CDK Global and Sr. Software Category Manager Global at ARRIS, enhancing her expertise in vendor management and procurement processes.
Education and Professional Development
Watkins studied at Purdue University and later earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from the University of Phoenix. She has also achieved recognition from Benchmark Portal for Contact Center Management Best Practices, reflecting her commitment to professional development in the field of procurement and technology management.
Expertise in Technology Transformation
Watkins specializes in cloud service migrations and platform as a service solutions, playing a significant role in technology transformation initiatives. Her expertise includes automating the procure to pay process, leveraging artificial intelligence and big data to enhance operational efficiency. She is proficient in asset management operations, focusing on technology staffing augmentation and outsourcing.
Speaking Engagements and Industry Contributions
Watkins has been a featured speaker at industry events such as IBSMA and SAMS USA, where she shared her insights on IT sourcing and vendor management. Her contributions to the field include developing complex statements of work and requests for proposals, ensuring effective procurement processes that meet organizational needs.