Ayumi Ness

Ayumi Ness is a seasoned professional in sourcing and procurement, currently serving as Senior Sourcing and Procurement at Berkshire Bank since September 2021, leading comprehensive procurement processes across various business units. Previously, Ayumi held the role of Senior Sourcing & Procurement at Two Sigma from July 2018 to September 2021, where management of the procurement lifecycle for the Technology category was a key focus. Prior experience includes serving as a Buyer at Kawasaki Rail Car from February 2014 to July 2018, overseeing the entire procurement process while optimizing supplier negotiations. Ayumi began a career in marketing communications as an intern at Swarovski from September 2012 to December 2013, where contributions included PR initiatives, product launches, and market trend analysis. Ayumi earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.