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10 IBM procurement leaders
These ten current and former IBM procurement leaders include former vice presidents of global direct procurement and services supply chain procurement, a vice president of technology sourcing, and directors and heads of production, EMEA and regional procurement teams. A reader can learn how procurement leaders run sourcing and supplier management at IBM.
Professionals to explore
01—10Carmen Cleveland Rarden
LinkedInExperience: VP Technology Sourcing · IBM
VP Technology Sourcing at IBM since January 2024. Former Director Technology Sourcing (2021–2024), IBM Senior Sourcing Manager (2016–2021) and IBM Global Sourcing Category Lead (2010–2016) at IBM; the profile says the technology sourcing work focused on supplier performance, sourcing strategies and transforming procurement processes.
Daniele Ronchi
LinkedInExperience: Head of Procurement · IBM
Head of Procurement at IBM since November 2019, listed at the Head level in the Operations department. Former Head of Procurement at Value Transformation Services (2016–2019), and former Responsabile Acquisti (2007–2016), European Sourcing Manager Facilities Management (2005–2007) and European Sourcing Manager Design & Construction (2003–2005) at IBM.
John Perez
LinkedInExperience: Director of procurement · IBM
Director of procurement at IBM since March 2007, a role the profile lists at the Director level in the Operations department, and the profile headline reads Director of procurement (IBM). Former Procurement Manager at IBM (2004–2007). These are the only two work entries the listing shows for this profile.
Kerstin Erfurt-Hall
LinkedInExperience: Head of Procurement UKI & Nordics · IBM
Former Head of Procurement UKI & Nordics at IBM (2021–2026). Former Global Logistics Procurement Manager, EMEA & AP IBM at IBM (2015–2021). The profile describes nearly 30 years of procurement experience and leading multi-country procurement organisations at IBM, and lists a board role at MSDUK (Minority Supplier Development UK).
Michael Meaden
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Global Direct Procurement · IBM
Former Vice President, Global Direct Procurement at IBM (2014–2025); the profile says the role managed the procurement of all direct materials worldwide in support of IBM's Systems and Cloud businesses, including memory, storage devices, semiconductors and complete systems. Former Vice President, Global Indirect Procurement (2009–2013), Director, Global Facilities Sourcing (2008) and Director, Asia Pacific Indirect Procurement (2005–2007) at IBM.
Mirela Senica
LinkedInExperience: Head of Procurement Client relations and Sourcing for EMEA at IBM · IBM
Head of Procurement Client relations and Sourcing for EMEA at IBM since January 2022. Former Head Of Procurement for CEE & MEA regions at IBM (2018–2022) and former Procurement Manager Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia at IBM (2015–2018). The profile also lists a role as president of the Croatian Association of Procurement.
Ronald Clarke
LinkedInExperience: VP Services Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement · IBM
Former VP Services Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement at IBM (2014–2018). Former VP Production Procurement Sourcing, Supply Chain and Logistics (2007–2014) and Procurement Director Sourcing, Supply Chain and Logistics (2000–2007) at IBM. The profile describes a global supply chain executive and strategic sourcing leader who negotiates major billion-dollar deals.
Szilard Simon
LinkedInExperience: Director, EMEA Procurement · IBM
Director, EMEA Procurement at IBM since September 2024; the profile says the role covers end-to-end EMEA procurement for all indirect categories. Global Accounts Payable Senior Leader at IBM since June 2022. Former Global Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Managed Services (2021–2022) and Global Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Corporate Travel & Expense (2018–2021) at IBM.
Vita Fidale
LinkedInExperience: Director Production Procurement · IBM
Director Production Procurement at IBM since July 2022; the profile headline also covers global logistics operations and trade compliance. Former Director Technology Products & Software (2021–2022) and Director Enterprise Sourcing (2019–2021) at IBM, and former Global Strategic Sourcing Manager and Council Chair, IT Products, Services and Maintenance at IBM Canada (2015–2018).
Vivian Wei
LinkedInExperience: Director, Global Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain · IBM
Director, Global Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain at IBM since September 2013, listed at the Director level in the Operations department and based in Shenzhen. Former Executive Senior Manager & Global Procurement Council Chair at IBM (2009–2013). The profile covers both global procurement and integrated supply chain responsibilities at IBM.
Choose the right perspective
Match the leader's spend area to your question: direct and production procurement leaders suit questions about hardware materials and suppliers, while EMEA and regional heads suit questions about indirect spend and local supplier markets. Check whether the relevant IBM role is current or past before asking about today's practices.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How should a technology company split procurement between direct materials for hardware and indirect spend such as services and travel?
- 02How do global category teams and regional procurement heads share ownership of supplier relationships?
- 03What does a strong technology sourcing strategy look like when suppliers are also partners or competitors?
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