Author Bios

Insights from the Strategic Sourceror are provided the team of procurement experts at Source One, a Corcentric Company. The Source One team is comprised of subject matter experts who each offer their individual background in a variety of indirect spend categories including MRO, Telecom, IT, Marketing, Facilities Management, Professional Services, Freight and Logistics, and more. It is through their collective insights that Source One can provide best practices to deliver preeminent results for our clients. These analysts, consultants, data scientists, and executives share their procurement perspectives on the latest supply chain events, as well as offer category-specific best practices and tips for cost reduction, spend management, and budget optimization. These experienced professionals share valuable know-how they’ve gained through leading world-class spend management initiatives for Source One’s Fortune Client base.

Our Team:

Webmaster and Editorial Director:

William Dorn 

As Vice President of Operations at Source One, William Dorn is responsible for leading technical projects, corporate strategy, procurement transformation initiatives and organizational development. Dorn boasts 20 years of experience in technology, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, business analysis, and business process engineering. Dorn also runs Source One’s blog, Strategic Sourceror, is a thought leader and frequent contributor to industry publications and speaking events. He is co-author of the book titled Managing Indirect Spend, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2011. He holds an Associate of the Arts Degree in Electronics and Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Editorial Director:
Joseph Payne 

As Vice President of Professional Services of Source One, Joseph Payne leads the firm in delivering value to customers through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.  He is a popular contributor to many supply chain blogs and publications, and has gained industry attention for his involvement in writing the book, Managing Indirect Spend, a collection of case studies, specific examples, advice and strategies that are often overlooked within the strategic sourcing process. Payne is also a frequent featured speaker at industry events, often discussing a wide range of topics including increasing the relevancy of procurement, building and maintaining high performance teams, and redefining the role of strategic sourcing.

Editorial Lead:

Bennett Glace  
Bennett Glace is the primary contributor and Editorial Lead for the Strategic Sourceror. A prolific blogger and Procurement storyteller, he is responsible for advocating the function's value in podcasts, whitepapers, and other impactful, accessible content. 

Editors:

David Pastore 

In his position as a leader for the IT and Telecom strategic practice, David Pastore regularly assists clients in developing savings, process improvements, and optimal contractual terms. Pastore oversees a diverse team of consultants and routinely manages large procurements of wireline and wireless voice and data telecom services, equipment, maintenance, and software licensing and support. Pastore is recognized as a contributor to the industry publication Managing Indirect Spend, authored by his colleagues. He is also a frequent presenter for a variety of educational sessions covering Procurement’s potential impact in IT and Telecom categories at procurement conferences and a recipient of Spend Matter’s Provider Pro to Know award. 

Lindsey Fandozzi 

Lindsey Fandozzi’s primary function as Director includes managing the everyday interactions with clients, suppliers, and a team of managers to ensure project goals and timelines are met. She coordinates projects throughout all sectors of the organization and supports collaboration between the client and extended team from project kickoff to implementation. Fandozzi has presented on Spend Analyses role in Procurement and Sourcing for the Philadelphia IMA chapter’s Spring CPE Conference and been recognized as a Provider Pro to Know and Top Female Supply Chain Executive by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. 

Diego De la Garza

Founder of Source One’s Nearshoring Practice, Diego De la Garza has presented various sessions at supply chain and sourcing nation-wide conferences on topics including Sourcing from Mexico: The Supplier Development Challenge. Also recognized as a Spend Matter’s Provider Pro to Know, he has received numerous acknowledgements of his accomplishments in the industry, including the Emerging Leader Award presented by the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals. De la Garza serves as a frequent speaker at major industry events, where he offers his insights for providing the right guidance on strategy, processes, human capital, tools, and technology. 

Ken Gaul

Ken Gaul manages the Business Development and Marketing Operations teams and oversees all communications projects to support the development of new webpages and public relations initiatives. He plays an active role in supporting partner and prospect engagements to direct client needs with the appropriate solutions and services provided by Source One. Gaul’s background in consulting allows him to support the team of procurement and strategic sourcing consultants at Source One in generating case studies, Whitepapers and other materials that demonstrate successful initiatives with previous clients.

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