Jeff Palacio

Jeff Palacio, CPP, CPPM has a strong background in strategic sourcing and category management. Jeff has experience working with various companies in different industries. Jeff started their career as a Director of Purchasing and Marketing at Imperial Trading Company, where they gained 14 years of experience in category management, procurement, and implementing procurement replenishment systems. Jeff then worked as a Grocery Merchandiser at C&S Wholesale Grocers, where they managed vendors and analyzed savings for multiple warehouses. After that, they joined Family Dollar as a Category Manager, responsible for strategic sourcing and category management of vending programs and services. Currently, they are a Senior Director at Extended Stay America, where they execute strategic sourcing of commodities and services under the OS&E category, providing support to various stakeholders in different departments. Overall, Jeff Palacio has extensive experience in sourcing and procurement across multiple industries.

Jeff Palacio, CPP, CPPM has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of New Orleans. Jeff is also a Certified Purchasing Professional and Certified Professional Purchasing Manager from the American Purchasing Society. In 2018, they completed a Certificate of Completion in Procurement and Supply Management Advance Training from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.