John Soebbing
About John Soebbing
John Soebbing is the Managing Director of Procurement (Chief Procurement Officer) at TD Ameritrade, with over 25 years of experience in global procurement and expertise in sourcing, third-party risk management, and supplier partnerships.
Current Role at TD Ameritrade
John Soebbing serves as the Managing Director, Procurement (Chief Procurement Officer) at TD Ameritrade. He has held this role since 2017 in the Greater St. Louis Area. In this position, Soebbing is responsible for overseeing the procurement functions, implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, and developing supplier partnerships to optimize resource use and achieve cost savings.
Previous Experience at Scottrade
Before joining TD Ameritrade, John Soebbing worked at Scottrade from 2015 to 2017 as the Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer. In this capacity, he managed procurement operations and applied his expertise in sourcing and third-party risk management. His role focused on streamlining procurement processes and enhancing organizational efficiency.
Role at Tyco International Management Company
John Soebbing held the position of Director, Global IT Sourcing at Tyco International Management Company between 2013 and 2014 in Princeton, NJ. During his tenure, he led global IT sourcing initiatives and managed supplier relationships, leveraging his skills in spend analysis and sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes.
Education and Academic Background
John Soebbing attended the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he earned an MBA with a focus on Operations and Marketing from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, completed between 1980 and 1986. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Expertise in Procurement and Technology
With over 25 years of experience, John Soebbing is an expert in global procurement, specializing in sourcing, third-party risk management, and supplier partnerships. He has a proven track record of mobilizing teams to achieve cost savings and optimize resources during mergers and consolidations. Soebbing also excels in technology deployment, including ERP purchasing, eProcurement, contract management, and GRC-TPRM systems. His proficiency in spend analysis, sourcing strategies, and organizational design enables him to address challenges and develop practical solutions in procurement and operations management.