John Smith

John Smith is a seasoned professional in global sourcing for telecommunication services, currently serving as the Director of Global Sourcing at Visa. With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, John has over 21 years of expertise in carrier contract negotiations, specializing in global network sourcing and category management. Previously, John held senior positions at companies such as First Data Corporation and BellSouth Long Distance, where they managed significant procurement processes and contract negotiations, achieving substantial savings and optimizing service levels. John's extensive industry knowledge encompasses full cycle global RFPs, rate benchmarking, and vendor management.