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Chris Walljasper 

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The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.
- Vince Lombardi

Chris is a client-focused problem solver who is passionate about creating solutions for client success while building strong relationships with clients to deliver value. His strong mix of industry and consulting experience allows him to ideate from his client’s perspective.

Chris focuses on strategic sourcing and transformation, designing solutions that provide compelling ROI while minimizing disruption. Chris has over twenty years of supply chain experience as a consultant and in industry, spending the last 12 at IBM as a Delivery Executive. During his time at IBM, he provided thought leadership and delivery oversight while helping clients transform and drive efficiency. His experience spans both indirect and direct procurement and across industry.

Chris resides in Wisconsin with his wife Lisa. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family. He is a huge sports guy and spends his time supporting the Packers and cheering on his son playing football at UM-Duluth.

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  • A man presents procurement savings charts and graphs on a screen to a meeting of five people seated at a table with laptops and documents.
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    If You’re Looking for Transformation Funding, Start with Procurement Savings

    Procurement, when managed strategically, can unlock potential millions in unrealized savings that can be deployed to fund your next transformation initiative.

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  • A woman leads a meeting, smiling and engaging with colleagues around a table in a bright office.
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    Procurement is a Growth Driver — Not a Gatekeeper

    Procurement used to be the department of “no.” A checkpoint before spend approval charged with enforcing compliance, checking contracts, and cutting costs. Necessary, yes. Strategic? Hardly.  That model no longer holds. 

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  • Four people in business attire having a discussion around a table with laptops and coffee cups in a modern office setting.
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    Why Procurement and Finance Are at War — and Who’s Winning

    For decades, procurement and finance have been uneasy allies. One holds the purse strings. The other spends the money. In theory, they share the same goals. In reality, they often operate at cross-purposes — slowing each other down, duplicating efforts, and moving out of sync.

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