Sara Schwake
About Sara Schwake
Sara Schwake is a Senior Procurement Specialist at Vendr, where she manages deal negotiations and compliance while collaborating with various departments. She has received multiple awards for her contributions and has a background in client relations and procurement.
Work at Vendr.com
Sara Schwake currently serves as a Senior Procurement Specialist at Vendr, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she collaborates with various departments, including finance, legal, Infosec, operations, and IT, to manage deal negotiations and ensure compliance. Her responsibilities include managing approximately $1M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by providing procurement expertise. Additionally, she has built and migrated customers to Vendr workflows, which enhances customer value by aligning internal systems with the Vendr platform.
Education and Expertise
Sara Schwake holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Kean University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed her high school education at Howell High School, earning her High School Diploma from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in procurement and client relations, which she has developed through her various roles in the industry.
Background
Before her current role at Vendr, Sara Schwake worked at Tech-Keys in several capacities. She served as a Client Relations Assistant from 2020 to 2021 and later as a Procurement Associate from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she held the position of Client Relations Coordinator for 9 months in 2021. These roles contributed to her development in client relations and procurement processes.
Achievements
Sara Schwake has received multiple awards for her contributions at Vendr. She was awarded the Make Magic Rockstar Award for her role as a trainer and mentor. Additionally, she received the Customer Success Rockstar Award for her efforts in transforming customers into Vendr Champions. These recognitions highlight her commitment to enhancing customer experience and supporting team development.