Indre Bates

Indre Bates is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in vendor management, currently serving as Senior Manager of Vendor Management at Autodesk since January 2017. In this role, Indre has been instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive vendor management processes and a Third Party Risk Management program, while cultivating strategic relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. Previous positions include Manager of Platform Supplier Management at Autodesk, overseeing cloud-native vendors and leading risk management initiatives, as well as a role as Localization Vendor Manager focused on strategic partnerships. Indre holds a BA (Hons) in Business Economics from Kingston University, a Foundation Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, and is currently enrolled in the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School. Additional experience includes management of the Singapore chapter for Women in Localization and procurement support roles at KBR, Inc. and Surrey County Council.