Sören Petsch

Sören Petsch is the Head of Procurement at CommerceHub, a position he has held since August 2021. He operates remotely from Columbus, Ohio. In this role, he focuses on procurement strategies and practices, leveraging his extensive experience in automation and artificial intelligence to enhance procurement processes.

Professional Background

Sören Petsch has a robust background in procurement and strategic sourcing, having worked in various leadership roles across notable companies:

• Lead Consultant at Funf Baren Process Consultancy (December 2019 - Present)
• Managing Director, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing at LogicSource (September 2020 - August 2021), where he managed a team responsible for over $300 million in indirect spend.
• Vice President, Global Procurement at Alliance Data card services (February 2019 - December 2019), leading teams in procure-to-pay sourcing and risk assessment.
• Associate Vice President, Procurement and Director, Procurement at L Brands (2010 - 2018), overseeing strategic sourcing and procurement efforts across multiple brands including Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.

Education

Petsch holds an MBA in Finance & Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Russian Studies with a minor in Business Administration from The Evergreen State College.

Skills and Certifications

He is certified as a Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and has completed various courses related to AI, procurement automation, and content creation. He is fluent in German and English, with limited proficiency in Russian.

Sören Petsch is recognized for his expertise in transforming procurement teams through innovative practices and technology integration, emphasizing agility and supplier insights in his work.