
Caroline A.
Head of Strategy Global Procurement & Global Head of Business Services Sourcing @ Goldman Sachs
About
Transformational procurement executive with 25+ years driving commercial excellence and operationaltransformation at global scale. Currently operating at Goldman Sachs with strategic oversight of $11bn spend, while retaining direct commercial responsibility for $3bn across four regions.Proven track record operationalising CPO vision into measurable outcomes — from governance and processredesign to AI-enabled procurement and sustainable sourcing strategy. Joined Goldman Sachs in 2014 and hasprogressively accumulated responsibility across four roles, each additive to the last, building from categoryleadership to enterprise-wide strategy.Recognised thought leader in sustainable procurement and strategic business impact, with a strong externalprofile including industry speaking engagements and DEI leadership.Core Competencies: Procurement Strategy & Transformation | P&L Impact & Value Realization | Global Team Leadership | M&A Integration | ESG & Sustainable Sourcing | Risk & Governance | Executive Influence | Technology & AI Strategy | Strategic Supplier Relationships
United Kingdom
London
Financial Services
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Supply Management, Negotiation, Sourcing, Purchasing, Outsourcing, Project Planning, Supplier Development, Spend Analysis, Project Management, E-procurement, Telecommunications, eSourcing, Global Sourcing, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Management
Experience

Head of Strategy Global Procurement & Global Head of Business Services Sourcing
London, United Kingdom
Joined Goldman as Global Head of Business Services Sourcing (2014), progressively expanding scope while maintaining all prior responsibilities: 2025-Present: Head of Strategy for Global Procurement (expanded remit). Strategic Oversight ($11bn spend) operationalizing CPO vision and integrating strategy, process, technology, risk, governance, and talent to build world-class procurement organization. Continuing leadership of all Global Head of Strategy Strategic Sourcing, EMEA Sourcing regional operations, and Business Services categories. 2022: Global Head of Strategy, Strategic Sourcing (expanded remit) Added oversight of all indirect addressable spend, including transformation initiatives, Source-to-Contract process optimization, reporting frameworks, technology/AI strategy implementation, and organizational design, while maintaining EMEA Sourcing regional ownership, and Global Business Services Sourcing leadership. 2019: Head of Strategic Sourcing, EMEA (expanded remit) Expanded portfolio to include regional execution accountability for 25% of global function, in addition to continuing Global Business Services Sourcing leadership. 2014: Global Head of Business Services Sourcing Joined Goldmans with direct sourcing global ownership across Real Estate, Occupancy, Market Development, Travel, HR, and Marketing categories.

Head of Strategic Procurement
London, United Kingdom
Reported to Director of Corporate Services & Board Member. Developed group-wide strategic supplier relationships and global sourcing strategy across telecom infrastructure, mobile handsets, and IT spanning Caribbean, Panama, Macau, Monaco & Islands. Key Achievements: • Developed global negotiation strategies delivering 22% average incremental savings per initiative • Designed regional opex programs delivering 7% savings • Provided expert procurement strategy advice to Executive Committee and Board • Designed new procurement model spanning organizational boundaries, enhancing collaboration and savings • Established Procurement Governance Board capturing leverage and collaboration opportunities • Implemented global SRM program building strategic partnerships delivering value beyond pricing

Group Purchasing Manager & Global Handset Strategy Lead
London, United Kingdom
Managed indirect spend for the HQ, delivering strategic procurement project support to the Group Exco and global lead and strategic advisor on groups mobile handset strategy. Categories: Mobile Handsets, M&A, Professional Services, HR, Marketing, Property/Facilities, Communications and Travel

International Purchasing Manager
London, United Kingdom
Worked with the purchasing and supply chain functions throughout the international business as well as with key stakeholders to drive down run-rate costs and leverage spend areas, including strategy development, commercial & contractual negotiation, project management, tenders, supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement. Categories: Professional Services, Marketing, HR, Property/Facilities, Communications and Travel
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