Derinda Gaumond

Summary

Derinda Gaumond is a distinguished Strategic Procurement Leader with over 15 years of extensive experience specializing in technology and indirect spend management. Her career spans various sectors, where she has consistently delivered substantial negotiated savings and optimized spend through efficient procure-to-pay process design. Derinda’s deep expertise encompasses a wide array of indirect categories, including Technology/IT, data, outsourcing, and marketing purchasing. Recognized for her ability to build high-performing teams, she fosters internal collaboration and aligns procurement strategies with overarching business objectives, establishing herself as a trusted partner to business and functional leaders. In her most recent role as VP of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at Achieve Company, Derinda played a pivotal role in establishing and evolving the procurement function from the ground up. Her visionary leadership set a five-year strategy, culminating in the successful implementation of both Oracle Fusion ERP and P2P modules, and Terzo systems. Under her management, she oversaw an annual spend of $80 million, consistently achieving savings averaging 15% through strategic negotiation and supplier management. Her initiatives included developing comprehensive procurement policies and a "renewals desk" aimed at renegotiating contracts to prevent detrimental auto-renewals, ensuring streamlined procurement operations. Prior to her tenure at Achieve, Derinda excelled as the Director of Procurement at Ten-X, where she modernized procurement operations and transitioned from rudimentary systems to efficient processes. Leading a talented team of procurement specialists, she enhanced collaboration with legal and risk departments and established performance metrics. Her commitment to strategic sourcing garnered significant accolades from senior leadership, showcasing her strong capabilities in driving negotiations, supplier security processes, and supplier relationship management. Derinda holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and is currently pursuing a Master's of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Strategic Innovation & Change from the University of Denver. Her analytical mindset and robust leadership skills enable her to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments, making her a valuable asset to any organization focused on enhancing procurement functions and maximizing operational efficiencies.