Sydney Ray

Sydney Ray is an accomplished Sourcing Manager with extensive experience in optimizing procurement processes and supplier relationships across various organizations. Currently at White Cap since October 2022 and previously at Buckman, Sydney has a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions, including a 7% spend reduction in North America. Sydney's expertise encompasses supplier relationship management, development of sourcing strategies, and implementation of effective business processes for indirect spend. Prior roles at International Paper included Corporate Buyer and Data Analyst, where Sydney managed an $8MM category and contributed to improvements in pricing and contract utilization. Additional experience encompasses roles at C.H. Robinson, Vector Marketing, and the Town of Collierville, showcasing a diverse skill set in management, analysis, and recruitment. Sydney holds degrees in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Accounting, and Business/Management from the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.