Kristen McKinlay

Kristen McKinlay is an accomplished sourcing and procurement professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President, Sourcing Business Partner at USAA since November 2019, Kristen oversees sourcing, procurement, and third-party management for multiple critical areas, including Audit and Risk Management. Previously, Kristen held the Director positions in Sourcing & Procurement and PMO & Process Excellence at USAA, leading strategic sourcing activities and managing compliance initiatives. Kristen also has a robust background in consulting, having led procurement transformation initiatives for Fortune 100 companies, and has significant experience in the fast-food sector with McDonald's Corporation, where Kristen developed innovative marketing and sourcing teams. Educated at Indiana University, Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Marketing and Legal Studies.