Phyllis Fleischer
About Phyllis Fleischer
Phyllis Fleischer is the Director of IT and Digital Sourcing at Signet Jewelers, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in strategic sourcing and procurement operations, she has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Carnival Corporation and John Hancock.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Phyllis Fleischer serves as the Director of IT and Digital Sourcing at Signet Jewelers, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on driving transformation within the company's procurement operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing sourcing strategies specifically within IT and digital categories, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader objectives.
Previous Experience at Carnival Corporation
Prior to her current role, Phyllis Fleischer worked at Carnival Corporation as Vice President of Strategic Sourcing from 2005 to 2019. During her 14 years in Miami, Florida, she specialized in procurement operations, focusing on achieving savings and driving transformation for the organization. Her extensive experience in this role contributed to the efficiency of Carnival's sourcing strategies.
Background in IT Sourcing and Vendor Management
Phyllis Fleischer has a robust background in IT sourcing and vendor management. She served as Senior Manager of IT Sourcing, Contracts & Vendor Management at John Hancock from 2002 to 2004, and as Director of IT Sourcing & Contracts at Manulife from 2004 to 2005. These roles provided her with significant experience in managing supplier relationships and developing sourcing strategies in complex environments.
Education and Academic Credentials
Phyllis Fleischer holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston University School of Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Emory University, where she studied Philosophy and Political Science. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal aspects of sourcing and procurement.
Specialization in Procurement Operations
Phyllis Fleischer specializes in driving transformation and achieving savings in procurement operations for large-scale organizations. Her extensive experience includes leading strategic sourcing teams and focusing on IT and digital categories. She possesses strong skills in managing supplier relationships and developing effective sourcing strategies in globally matrixed environments.