Gretchen Kwashnik

Gretchen Kwashnik is an experienced procurement professional with a robust background in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier governance. Currently serving as the ESM (Procurement) Director for International Category Management and Contract Advisory at Vanguard since September 2017, Gretchen previously held various roles including IT Sourcing Governance Sr. Manager and IT Services Category Strategist at Vanguard. Prior experience includes contract management at Merck, senior category management roles at Capital One, and consulting at BuySide Partners, LLC. With a JD in Corporate Law from Widener University and a B.S. in International Business from King's College, Gretchen has extensive expertise in IT supplier management and negotiation across multiple industries.