Randy Estep is a highly accomplished global procurement and strategic sourcing leader with a proven record of generating substantial cost savings while enhancing business value across diverse industries. With exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, Randy is an expert in leading and influencing cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders' interests with business objectives. Randy has a strong background in managing strategic negotiations, global teams, and technology-oriented categories across the enterprise. He holds an MBA in Global Business from the University of Liverpool, and studied Computer Operations and Computer Information Systems at Gwinnett College of Business and DeVry Institute of Technology, respectively. Previously, he has held executive positions such as Vice President of Procurement at TPx Communications, Executive Director of Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, and Director of Global IT Procurement & Sourcing at Laureate International Universities, and Director of Enterprise Services, Vendor Management, and Global Procurement at GXS. He also has an extensive background in technology systems management, professional services management, and IT Project management in various companies.