Sarah Clesi
About Sarah Clesi
Sarah Clesi is a Buyer at Riot Games, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in logistics and purchasing, with previous roles at H3 Sportgear, HCT Packaging Inc., and American Trading International.
Current Role at Riot Games
Sarah Clesi has been employed at Riot Games as a Buyer since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for monitoring open purchase orders to identify and address potential issues, including contract expiration and un-invoiced amounts. She collaborates with Riot's Legal team to develop contracts that mitigate risk and advises deal owners on purchasing decisions in line with company policies. Additionally, she supports accounting with month-end activities, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Previous Experience in Logistics and Purchasing
Prior to her current position, Sarah Clesi held various roles in logistics and purchasing. She worked at H3 Sportgear as a Logistics Manager for one year in 2008-2009. Following that, she spent two years as a Purchasing Supervisor for the Sephora Team at HCT Packaging Inc. from 2010 to 2012. She continued at HCT Packaging as a Purchasing/Logistics Supervisor from 2012 to 2016, where she participated in special projects aimed at evaluating processes and facilitating cross-training exercises.
Education and Academic Background
Sarah Clesi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She attended the university from 2000 to 2002, completing her studies in two years. This educational background has provided her with a unique perspective that she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career and Administrative Roles
In the early stages of her career, Sarah Clesi worked in various administrative and purchasing roles. She served as an Administrative Assistant at Adler Realty Investments for eight months in 2007-2008. Additionally, she worked at Totally Bamboo as a Purchaser, Receiver, and Inventory Manager from 2004 to 2007. These positions contributed to her foundational skills in purchasing and logistics.
Experience in Export Purchasing Coordination
Sarah Clesi worked as an Export Purchasing Coordinator at American Trading International, Inc. for seven months in 2017-2018. In this role, she gained experience in managing purchasing processes related to export activities, further enhancing her expertise in the field of procurement.