Krista Record

Senior Procurement Operations Manager with 12+ years of experience in procurement and finance, specializing in building and scaling procurement operations within complex, decentralized operations.My career in finance and procurement began in 2013, following earlier experience as a Privacy & Compliance Specialist, where I supported vendor vetting and contract review, building a strong foundation in supplier risk awareness, regulatory compliance, and business governance. I went on to hold roles in Accounts Payable, Cash Accounting, and Lodging/Homeowner Accounting, eventually finding my footing in Procurement. I helped build and scale an enterprise procurement function from the ground up, evolving from a two-person team into a highly respected organization supporting 20 resorts and multiple lines of business across our North American enterprise. Our team is known for strong resort partnerships, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of procurement and P2P processes. I also developed the organization’s end-to-end SOPs and procurement reference guide to standardize practices, support training, and enable consistency across the enterprise.In my current role, I focus on operationalizing procurement strategy through effective Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, systems, and governance, partnering closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal, IT, and Sourcing to ensure alignment, consistency, and enterprise adoption.I am known for leading change management and enterprise training initiatives that improve adoption, strengthen compliance, and enable end users across the organization-balancing governance with practical, business-friendly solutions.As a people manager, I prioritize team development, clear ownership, and scalable operating models that support both enterprise consistency and local operational needs.Core Strengths • Procurement Operations & Procure-to-Pay (P2P) • Centralized & Decentralized Procurement Models • Vendor Vetting, Compliance & Risk Awareness • Contract Review & Policy Interpretation • Finance, Accounting & ERP System Alignment • Policy Development, Controls & Governance • Change Management & Enterprise Training • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration • Team Leadership, Coaching & Development • Process Standardization & Continuous ImprovementI bring a competitive drive, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a track record of translating complex procurement and compliance requirements into practical, scalable solutions that deliver long-term business value.