Melissa Johnson

Global Procurement Leader, Contracts, Risk & Compliance

About

Strategic leader specializing in international procurement, contracts, and compliance across North America, EMEA, and APAC. I combine a people-first approach with data-driven execution to optimize departmental budgets and navigate complex risk frameworks. Expert in digital process integration, advanced negotiations and global category management. I am committed to fostering high-accountability teams that deliver enterprise-wide efficiency and cost-savings. I have directed Global Enterprise Integrations via Joint Ventures, Divestures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups and International Business development within Fortune 500 sectors of: Technology, Energy, Utilities, EPC-Construction Services, Defense, Aerospace, Financial Services, Healthcare, Science-R&D, Federal Government, and NPO. Core Competencies & Specialized Expertise: • Leadership & Development • Contracts, CLM, Commercial Risk & Federal Compliance • Global Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Development • Program Management & Execution • Scaling Enterprise Systems & Process Controls • Digital Transformation, ERP, E-Procurement & Artificial Intelligence • Cost Optimization, Financial Risk Models • IT Analytics - ERP - Cloud Integration Projects & Contracts • Commercial Contracts Law, UCC & Code of Federal Regulations • Internal - External Audits- Government Procurement Systems (CPSR) & Compliance

Country

City

United States

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Contract Law, Procurement Contracts, Federal & State Regulatory Compliance, eSourcing, Process Implementation, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Diversity, RFx Process, Contract Requirements, Bid Processes, Communication, Budgeting, Executive Visibility, Demand Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Management, Business Process Design, Negotiation