Stephen Walczak

Stephen Walczak is an accomplished Strategic Sourcing Manager at Louisiana State University, with a tenure beginning in September 2014. Walczak supervises the Strategic Sourcing team, developing strategic processes and educating stakeholders while implementing key initiatives such as the LSU Supplier Scorecard and Roadmap to Strategic Sourcing. Significant achievements include consolidating supplier contracts to achieve annual savings of $20 million and managing strategic partnerships to enhance procurement practices across multiple LSU campuses. Walczak's background includes prior roles as a Purchasing Agent at JM Test Systems and a Lead Optical Advisor at Lenscrafters. Academically, Walczak holds degrees in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management and International Marketing, alongside an Associate degree in General Studies.