Christopher Capocci
About Christopher Capocci
Christopher Capocci serves as the Director of Procurement at Neptune Retail Solutions, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in procurement and distribution, having held various managerial roles at News America Marketing over a span of 15 years.
Current Role at Neptune Retail Solutions
Christopher Capocci serves as the Director of Procurement at Neptune Retail Solutions. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Trumbull, Connecticut. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement activities and vendor management, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at News America Marketing
Capocci has extensive experience at News America Marketing, where he worked in various roles from 2005 to 2020. His positions included Distribution Coordinator, Senior Distribution Coordinator, and Senior Manager of Procurement. He managed a fleet of 170 vehicles across the US and Canada and was involved in cross-functional teams for legal entity changes and office reductions.
Education and Academic Background
Christopher Capocci studied at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from 2001 to 2005. His academic background has provided him with a foundation for his career in procurement and distribution management.
Procurement System Implementation
Capocci played a key role in the implementation of a procurement system in Oracle ERP during his tenure at News America Marketing. This initiative involved developing and distributing Requests for Proposals for both direct and indirect spend projects, enhancing the procurement processes within the organization.
Vendor Management Expertise
In his procurement roles, Capocci managed the onboarding of new vendors and maintained master data for approximately 4,200 vendors. His expertise in vendor management has been critical in ensuring effective procurement strategies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.