Ortal Katz
About Ortal Katz
Ortal Katz is a Procurement Manager at WalkMe™ with extensive experience in procurement and sourcing, including a long tenure at IBM. She possesses a strong customer-oriented mindset and manages significant procurement operations across EMEA and APAC regions.
Current Role at WalkMe
Ortal Katz serves as the Procurement Manager at WalkMe™ since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for managing procurement operations across the EMEA and APAC regions. She oversees an annual procurement budget exceeding $60 million, highlighting her significant responsibility in financial management. Katz emphasizes a customer-oriented mindset, focusing on client satisfaction in procurement processes.
Professional Experience at IBM
Ortal Katz has extensive experience at IBM, where she held various roles over a span of 15 years. She began her career at IBM as a Sales Representative for IBM solutions from 1999 to 2003. Following this, she worked as a Sourcing Buyer from 2003 to 2008, and then as a Senior Sourcing Buyer from 2008 to 2014. Katz continued her tenure at IBM as a Senior Sourcing Buyer & Team Leader from 2014 until 2024, showcasing her progression and expertise in procurement.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining IBM, Ortal Katz worked at Team Computers as a Sales Representative for maintenance contracts from 1996 to 1999. This early experience in sales contributed to her understanding of client needs and procurement processes, which she later applied in her procurement roles.
Educational Background
Ortal Katz studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and General Studies from 1993 to 1996. This educational background provided her with a foundation that supports her professional endeavors in procurement and management.
Expertise in Procurement and Sourcing
Ortal Katz possesses a strong background in strategic sourcing methodology. She is skilled in analyzing and improving procurement processes, leading and negotiating complex integrated projects. Her work is characterized by a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability, which are essential traits in the procurement field.