Grace Tan

Grace Tan is an experienced procurement leader with a robust background in strategic sourcing and contract management. Currently serving as Sr Director of Sourcing & Procurement at Northwestern Mutual since November 2021 and as Regional Chapter Leader at Procurement Foundry from October 2019, Grace also held the position of Senior Director of Global Indirect Sourcing, Facilities & EH&S at Vyaire Medical (November 2020 - September 2021). Previous roles include Vice President of Procurement at Beacon Health Options, where Grace oversaw centralized procurement operations, and various positions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas, culminating in a Manager role focused on strategic sourcing with significant cost savings. Earlier career highlights include managing strategic sourcing initiatives for major railroads and executing sourcing projects for multiple consortia. Grace Tan's expertise spans a wide range of procurement functions, contributing to significant savings and operational efficiencies across various organizations.