Esmeralda Phillips

Esmeralda Phillips is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement. As a Senior Procurement Officer at The University of Kansas since November 2022, Esmeralda has honed skills in managing complex sourcing initiatives and fostering relationships with stakeholders and vendors. Previously, as a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Waddell & Reed, Esmeralda led multi-year projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and conducted market research to ensure competitive advantage. With a background as a Sourcing Manager at Sprint Nextel, Esmeralda managed sourcing projects for technology-related products and services, negotiating contracts to optimize costs. Early career roles include Contract Negotiator at Kansas City Power & Light and Adjunct Professor at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where Esmeralda taught courses in Motor Learning and Development. Esmeralda holds a Master's degree in Education from Purdue University.