Chris Sumida

Chris Sumida

Group Manager of Product Marketing, Ramp

Chris Sumida is the Group Manager of Product Marketing at Ramp, located in Ladera Ranch, California. With almost a decade in product marketing, Chris has a knack for leading successful teams and strategies. At Ramp, he’s been a driving force behind the launch of Ramp Procurement, which makes procurement easier and more efficient for businesses. Before joining Ramp, Chris worked at Xero and LeaseLabs®️, creating and implementing marketing plans. He kicked off his career at Chef’s Roll, Inc. Chris also mentors up-and-coming talent through the Aztec Mentor Program. He graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Political Science.

Education

Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from San Diego State University.

Expertise

Product Marketing, Spend Management

Articles by Chris Sumida

Supplier management: Strategies for cost savings, performance, and long-term partnerships

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Supplier management: Strategies for cost savings, performance, and long-term partnerships
As your company grows, managing and scaling your suppliers becomes more challenging. Here, we detail what some of these challenges are and how to overcome them.
What is procurement management? Benefits and best practices

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What is procurement management? Benefits and best practices
Procurement management is a set of processes businesses undertake to secure goods and services from vendors and suppliers. Learn more about the steps involved.
Understanding the vendor management lifecycle to maximize vendor ROI

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Understanding the vendor management lifecycle to maximize vendor ROI
To maximize your relationship with key vendors, you'll need to have a firm understanding of the vendor management lifecycle. In this article, we'll detail the 7 steps in that lifecycle and share how Ramp can help you optimize it.
How to track spend across all vendors

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How to track spend across all vendors
Businesses need to know how to track spending in all areas. This guide will focus on vendor spending and break down manual and automated tracking methods.
Procure-to-pay: Best practices to ensure a smooth procurement workflow

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Procure-to-pay: Best practices to ensure a smooth procurement workflow
For first-time small and medium size business owners, procure to pay is an important process to understand. In this article, we outline exactly what that process is, what it looks like, and how to optimize it with automation.
What is Material Procurement?

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What is Material Procurement?
Material procurement, or raw material procurement, is the process of selecting, purchasing, invoicing, and paying for raw materials. This project has a huge impact on the success of a project. At this stage, you'll determine which materials you need, the quantities of materials required to complete the project, and the timeline under which the project will be completed.