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LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT one of the “ big four banks ” in the US . Here she is responsible for leading supply-chain management , which consists of strategic sourcing , procure-topay , supplier diversity and third-party risk management functions .
In 2013 she was awarded the WBENC Applause Award , which is for making significant strides in expanding opportunities for Women ’ s Business Enterprises ( WBEs ) on a national level . She is also part of the Institute for Supply Management .
Speaking again to the magazine , she added : “ My favourite thing about procurement is the ability to take

“ There is nothing more exhilarating than negotiating a great deal ”

BARBARA KUBICKI CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER , WELLS FARGO
a business partner ’ s vision and make it a reality . As far as strategic sourcing goes , it is really about the thrill of the deal . There is nothing more exhilarating than negotiating a great deal .”
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