Samantha Shafran

She is an accomplished global procurement and business development professional with over six years of experience across technology, retail, and luxury industries. Currently serving as Global Procurement Manager at Talkdesk, she leads contract negotiations, vendor management, and team oversight, after advancing from Senior Global Procurement Specialist and Global Buyer roles within the organization. Her earlier career includes serving as Corporate Assistant Buyer at Dillard's and as Fine Jewelry and Designer Handbags Business Development Manager at Bloomingdale's, where she developed expertise in marketing strategy, sales, and client relationship management. She also completed Bloomingdale's Executive Development Program internship. Her career reflects a strong commitment to strategic sourcing, negotiation, and driving operational excellence across diverse sectors.