Caroline A.

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

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

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

Goldman Sachs

Head of Strategy Global Procurement & Global Head of Business Services Sourcing

Goldman Sachs

LinkedIn
2014-12 - Present · 11 yrs 10 mos

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.

Cable & Wireless Communications

Head of Strategic Procurement

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2011-11 - 2014-7 · 2 yrs 9 mos

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

Cable & Wireless Communications

Group Purchasing Manager & Global Handset Strategy Lead

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2008-4 - 2011-11 · 3 yrs 8 mos

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

Cable & Wireless Communications

International Purchasing Manager

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2006-4 - 2008-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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

Cable & Wireless Communications

Purchasing Executive - Marketing, Legal and Consultancy Lead

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2005-4 - 2006-4 · 1 yr 1 mo
Cable & Wireless Communications

Purchasing Performance Manager

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2004-4 - 2005-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

London, United Kingdom

Cable & Wireless Communications

Tactical Sourcing Manager

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2003-8 - 2004-3 · 8 mos
Cable & Wireless Communications

Project Office Administration Manager

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2002-1 - 2003-8 · 1 yr 8 mos

London, United Kingdom

Cable & Wireless Communications

European Network Purchasing Assistant & Change Control Manager

Cable & Wireless Communications

LinkedIn
2000-6 - 2002-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

London, United Kingdom

Procter & Gamble

Assistant Buyer

Procter & Gamble

LinkedIn
1999-6 - 1999-12 · 7 mos

Education

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

LinkedIn
1995 - 1999 · 4 yrs

Caroline A.'s Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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