Rich Reid Crvpm Director It Procurement It Sourcing Ops

Rich Reid is a seasoned professional in IT procurement and vendor management, currently serving as the Director of IT Vendor and Contracts Management at Elanco since April 2021. In this role, Rich is focused on developing and institutionalizing processes for the IT Vendor Management Office, ensuring accountability from IT service providers. Previously, Rich held the position of Senior IT Sourcing Specialist at BNY Mellon and spent over two decades at MetLife, where accomplishments included leadership in IT operations and vendor management across various technology sectors, managing large teams and fostering strategic relationships with prominent vendors such as IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle. Rich's educational background includes a BS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Keystone College and advanced studies in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School.