Aaron Sepulveda, MBA
About Aaron Sepulveda, MBA
Aaron Sepulveda is a Senior Procurement Specialist at Surescripts, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in procurement and operations, with previous roles at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Direct Energy, and holds an MBA in Data Analytics.
Work at Surescripts
Aaron Sepulveda has been serving as a Senior Procurement Specialist at Surescripts since 2019. In this role, he acts as the sole subject matter expert in the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring efficient procurement operations. He has implemented a multiyear renewal strategy that has resulted in significant cost savings, achieving between 5% and 10% savings annually in most negotiated agreements. His efforts notably saved over a million dollars over five years during a data center renegotiation. Additionally, he has enhanced procurement and travel management processes by serving as the program administrator for ReQlogic, Concur, and TripActions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Surescripts, Aaron Sepulveda held several positions in procurement and operations. He worked as a Purchasing Manager at Direct Energy from 2014 to 2018, where he developed a vendor evaluation process to assess key technology partners and resellers. Prior to that, he served as an Operations Supervisor and Business Analyst at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment from 2005 to 2014, where he built a category matrix to improve reporting accuracy and understanding of spending. He also worked as a Procurement Technician at B3 Solutions, LLC for six months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Sepulveda holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Data Analytics from the University of the Incarnate Word, which he completed in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the same institution in 2015. Earlier, he obtained an Associate's degree in Mathematics from Northwest Vista College in 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in procurement, data analysis, and operational management.