Don Woods

Don Woods possesses extensive expertise in strategic sourcing and contracting, currently serving as Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting at Hartford HealthCare since May 2023. Prior to this role, Don held the position of System Manager for Strategic Sourcing and Contracting at Nexera, Inc., while developing supplier relations and performance management strategies. Experience also includes managing corporate contracts for Yale New Haven Health System, with oversight of a team handling bidding strategies and presentations to various committees. Previous roles included Sr. Contract Specialist at Yale-New Haven Health Services Corporation, Commodity Manager at Davis-Standard, Regional Supply Chain Manager at Brady Corporation, and Sr. Manager of Vendor Relations at Moore Medical. Don's career began as a Finished Goods Buyer/Planner at Beiersdorf and a Senior Buyer at Colgate Palmolive. Don earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Connecticut.