Patricia Rodriguez

Vice President Procurement Reynolds American

Patricia Mendoza is Vice President of Procurement at Reynolds American, where she leads strategy and execution across a diverse portfolio of categories. Her journey with BAT began in 2003 in Mexico, and since then she has held dynamic roles spanning HR, Business Audit, Supply Chain, and Procurement at local, regional, and global levels. In 2017, Patricia joined BAT’s Global Procurement team in London, driving category strategies and leading new product introductions across multiple regions. Since 2022, she has overseen procurement for BAT’s largest market in the U.S. Patricia loves traveling and cherishing time with family and friends.

Day 2

9:35 AM Panel Remix: Perception Is Power: Elevating Procurement' Transformation Influence Across An Organization To Drive Change

Being viewed as a true strategic partner has been a longstanding challenge for procurement leaders. As the corporate world continues to evolve, leveraging procurement’s insights on advancing processes is key to gaining a competitive edge. Depending on where procurement sits within an organization, learn how it elevates its role or breaks down barriers to drive meaningful transformation

Thought leaders will discuss:

Guiding your strategy development based on your vertical’s core values (finance, supply chain, operations, etc.)
Driving the impact you want by aligning with overarching objectives of your vertical
Waiting for the right timing to propose a transition to maximize acceptance and effectiveness
Building and strengthening relationships with your executive leadership to gain support and make initiatives more successful

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Patricia.

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