Jon Kesman

Strategic Sourcing Executive

Professional Overview

Jon Kesman is a seasoned strategic sourcing and procurement executive with over 15 years of experience driving cost savings, process efficiencies, and supply chain optimization for global organizations. As the VP of Strategic Sourcing at AssuredPartners, he leverages his deep expertise in workforce procurement, strategic sourcing, and procurement solutions strategy to lead transformative initiatives and deliver measurable business impact.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the VP of Strategic Sourcing at AssuredPartners, Jon is responsible for developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to support the company's growth and profitability objectives. He oversees a team of procurement professionals and spearheads strategic sourcing initiatives that have yielded significant cost savings and improved supplier relationships. Under Jon's leadership, the Strategic Sourcing team has played a pivotal role in streamlining procurement processes and enhancing the organization's overall supply chain resilience.

Career Progression

Prior to his current role, Jon served as the Procurement & Sourcing Strategy Practice Leader at Allegis Global Solutions, where he led a team of experts in developing and executing strategic procurement solutions for clients across a range of industries. He also held the position of Global Practice Leader - Workforce Procurement at QuantumWork Advisory, where he helped organizations optimize their contingent labor strategies and procurement practices.

Earlier in his career, Jon was the Head of Procurement Solutions Strategy and the Global Procurement Director at Allegis Global Solutions, as well as the Global Procurement Director at RELX Group. In these roles, he successfully implemented cutting-edge procurement technologies, strengthened supplier relationships, and drove sustainable cost savings that had a direct impact on the bottom line.

Academic Background

Jon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, with a specialization in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic sourcing and procurement

Workforce procurement and contingent labor management

Procurement solutions strategy and implementation

Supply chain optimization and risk mitigation

Procurement technology and digital transformation

Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Professional Impact

Under Jon's leadership, the Strategic Sourcing team at AssuredPartners has achieved significant cost savings and improved supplier performance, contributing to the company's overall financial and operational success. He has also been recognized for his thought leadership in the industry, regularly speaking at procurement and supply chain conferences and sharing his insights on emerging trends and best practices.

Conclusion

With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving measurable results, Jon Kesman is a highly respected strategic sourcing executive. In his current role at AssuredPartners, he continues to leverage his expertise to enhance the company's procurement capabilities, strengthen its supply chain, and position it for sustained growth and profitability.