Karl Erickson
About Karl Erickson
Karl Erickson is the Vendor Management and Procurement Manager at Dodge & Cox, with extensive experience in procurement, vendor management, and business transformation.
Company
Karl Erickson is currently working at Dodge & Cox as the Vendor Management and Procurement Manager. Dodge & Cox is a renowned investment firm, which highlights his critical role in managing vendor relationships and procurement processes for an organization of significant size and influence.
Title
Karl Erickson holds the title of Vendor Management and Procurement Manager. This role involves overseeing the procurement of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that the organization's procurement policies are effectively implemented.
Education and Expertise
Karl Erickson has a solid educational foundation with a Certificate of Supply Chain Management from W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University, achieved between 2014 and 2015. He also holds a BA in Mathematics/Economics from UC Santa Barbara. His expertise spans Agile and Waterfall SDLC Management methodologies, Cloud (SaaS) Systems Implementation, Business Intelligence & Data Governance, Lean Six Sigma, and Design Thinking principles.
Professional Background
Karl Erickson has a diverse professional background. He served as Director, Procurement & Vendor Management at Evolver in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2021 to 2023. Previously, he worked at Chevron as Business Relationship / Enablement Manager for 9 years in San Ramon, CA. His earlier roles include Client Technologies Manager at Talbridge Corporation, Solutions Consultant at Analysts International, and Manager at Accenture.
Specializations and Skills
Karl Erickson specializes in Cloud (SaaS) Systems Implementation and has a strong background in Business Intelligence & Data Governance. He applies methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall SDLC Management, and principles of Lean Six Sigma and Design Thinking in his professional practice. His expertise extends across Business and Digital Transformation, making him well-versed in modern technological and business strategies.