Cindy Thompson
About Cindy Thompson
Cindy Thompson serves as the Senior Director of Global Technology Sourcing at Thomson Reuters, where she leads a global team and manages complex enterprise agreements with major technology providers. With extensive experience in technology sourcing and a background in vendor management, she has consistently delivered significant cost savings and efficiencies throughout her career.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Cindy Thompson has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the organization. She began her tenure in 2005 as Sourcing Manager for Global Technology Sourcing, a position she held for eight years. In 2013, she transitioned to Senior Sourcing Manager, where she worked until 2015. Following this, she served as Director of Global Technology Sourcing from 2015 to 2022. In 2022, she advanced to her current role as Senior Director of Global Technology Sourcing, where she leads a global Technology Sourcing Team.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Thompson studied at Normandale Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree. Her expertise lies in negotiating complex enterprise agreements with major technology providers, including Amazon, IBM, and Oracle. She specializes in technology information systems infrastructure, particularly within Data Center environments. Her knowledge encompasses software licensing, hardware leases, OEM software distribution, and Software as a Service.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Cindy Thompson worked at Metris Companies as a Contracts Representative and Vendor Management from 1999 to 2005. This role provided her with foundational experience in contract negotiations and vendor management, which she later applied in her positions at Thomson Reuters. Her career trajectory reflects a focus on technology sourcing and procurement.
Achievements
In her roles at Thomson Reuters, Cindy Thompson has been instrumental in leading RFP/RFX initiatives and evaluation projects. She has produced significant savings and discounts across various software and hardware categories, consistently achieving targeted run rate and cost avoidance savings. Her leadership in managing a global Technology Sourcing Team highlights her capabilities in mentoring and guiding teams in a matrixed environment.