Bethany Highfill
About Bethany Highfill
Bethany Highfill is a Category Manager at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in business analysis and procurement, with previous roles at ALPS, A DST Company, and DST Systems.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Bethany Highfill serves as the Category Manager at the University of Colorado, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she manages supplier relationships and category optimization specifically for the scientific category across all four campuses. Highfill utilizes her interpersonal communication skills to act as a liaison between suppliers and the university's internal departments. Her responsibilities include developing comprehensive procurement strategies that align with the university's mission, employing data analytics, sourcing, and sustainability practices.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado
Before her current role, Bethany Highfill worked at the University of Colorado as a Strategic Procurement Analyst from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, she contributed to the university's procurement processes and strategies, focusing on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in supplier management.
Professional Background in Procurement and Analysis
Bethany Highfill has a diverse background in procurement and analysis. She worked at ALPS, A DST Company, first as a Business Analyst from 2013 to 2014 and later as a Project Planner from 2014 to 2017. Her experience also includes a role as a Sr. Client Relations Specialist at DST Systems from 2011 to 2013, and as a Mutual Fund Representative from 2009 to 2011. This range of roles has equipped her with valuable skills in project planning, client relations, and business analysis.
Educational Background in Management and Marketing
Bethany Highfill earned her Bachelor's Degree in Management and Marketing from Fort Hays State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Administration and Management from Johnson County Community College, studying from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles and management strategies.