Brianna LaGuardia
Boston
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record, excelling in strategic sourcing, and commercial negotiation. Adept at driving process improvements and mentoring teams, I leverage data-driven analysis and adaptive leadership to enhance supplier relationships and deliver impactful results in complex initiatives.
Experienced with managing high-stakes projects and ensuring client satisfaction. Utilizes analytical skills and strategic thinking to drive successful outcomes. Track record of effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate, Procurement
Bain Capital
Boston, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Manage ~$20M in annual IT procurement across Corporate Systems, Capital Markets, and Bain Capital Ventures; lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, and lifecycle management for ~200 contracts per year.
- Drive firmwide technology and GenAI vendor evaluations by partnering with Legal, InfoSec, Privacy, and stakeholders to assess risk, secure approvals, and guide implementation; led sourcing for a major file-storage migration.
- Recognized leader and SME: mentor and manage procurement co-ops, deliver team training, lead process improvements, and completed Senior Leadership Associate Program focused on executive communication, influence, and delegation.
Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing
Tiffany & Co.
Cumberland, RI
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Selected all subcontractors and reviewed, negotiated, and approved quotes for castings, components, and new products for all branch plants.
- Created monthly performance scorecards for 40 suppliers, evaluating quality, delivery, and development, and led monthly meetings to address support needs.
- Administered a stretch project mentoring a group of Bryant University students on Tiffany & Co.'s Strategic Sourcing process and supporting their Capstone Project, which focused on expanding Tiffany & Co.'s supplier base in Europe.
Buyer
National Grid
Waltham, MA
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted in-depth analysis and delivered actionable recommendations to mitigate fraud risk across Tactical and Strategic Procurement functions.
- Led complex, strategic sourcing initiatives for the Environmental Services category, managing the full lifecycle from RFI/RFQ through contract negotiation, award, and execution.
- Selected to design and help implement a new enterprise procurement process, serving on a core training team responsible for rollout, adoption, and compliance across a 75+ person Procurement organization.
- Provided hands-on coaching and change-management support to ensure stakeholder understanding and consistent application of the new process.
Associate Buyer
National Grid
Waltham, MA
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported sourcing activities for the Environmental Services category.
- Developed Environmental Category Strategy to ensure Global Procurement had the best-in-class approach to category management.
- Partnered with stakeholders to establish and deliver business needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: CONCENTRATIONS IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Bryant University
Smithfield, RISkills
- Adaptive Leadership & Collaboration
- Customer-Focused Mindset
- Data-Driven Analysis
- Project & Change Management
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Strategic Sourcing & Planning
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Executive Communication
- Training, Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
Certification
- Foundations of Generative AI, Bryant University
- Certified Supply Chain Professional Course, Association of Supply Chain Management
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Timeline
Senior Associate, Procurement
Bain Capital
03.2023 - Current
Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing
Tiffany & Co.
04.2022 - 03.2023
Buyer
National Grid
08.2020 - 03.2022
Associate Buyer
National Grid
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: CONCENTRATIONS IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Bryant University