Amanda Vieira has a diverse work experience in procurement and sourcing roles. Amanda is currently working as the VP Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at United Site Services. Prior to this, they were a Member at Procurement Foundry.
Amanda has extensive experience at WEX, where they held multiple roles. As the Sr. Director Global Sourcing and Procurement, they established alignment to procurement benchmarks, created a new vendor management system, and led a global tool implementation for procure-to-pay activities. Amanda also served as the Director of Global Sourcing and Procurement, overseeing corporate strategies, managing a team of Category Managers, and driving process improvements and cost savings.
Before joining WEX, Amanda held the position of Senior Leadership Team Member and Director of Global Procurement at Abbott. In this role, they coached and mentored a team of Category Managers, drove improvements in global procurement, and led workstreams for acquisitions and divestitures.
Earlier in their career, Amanda worked at Alere Inc. as a Senior Category Manager, overseeing two Category Managers and managing department expenditures. Amanda also served as a Supply Chain Manager, managing a team and implementing vendor contracts and classification programs. In addition, they held roles as a Supplier Process Engineer and R&D Scientist II.
Overall, Amanda has a strong background in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management, with experience in aligning processes, driving cost savings, and leading global initiatives.
Amanda Vieira, CPOE, has a strong educational background in science and business. Amanda earned a BS in Biochemistry from the University of New England, graduating between 2001 and 2005. Following this, Amanda pursued a Professional Science Masters degree from the same institution, specializing in Biology and Business. Amanda completed this program between 2007 and 2009.
In addition to their academic qualifications, Amanda has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Amanda is a Certified Procurement Operations Executive (CPOE) through the Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA), which they earned in March 2023. Amanda has also completed courses in Leadership Skills for The Future and The 10 Essentials of Influence and Persuasion through LinkedIn, both obtained in February 2023. Furthermore, they hold the Certified Quality Auditor certification from ASQ, although specific details such as the month and year of attainment are not provided.
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