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.

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Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from San Diego State University.
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Product Marketing, Spend Management

Articles by Chris Sumida

What is the vendor management lifecycle? 6 key stages

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What is the vendor management lifecycle? 6 key stages

The vendor management lifecycle is a structured process to manage vendor relationships from selection & onboarding through performance, renewal, or offboarding.
Catalog management in procurement: Definition, types, and benefits

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Catalog management in procurement: Definition, types, and benefits

Catalog management is the process of organizing approved products, services, suppliers, and pricing so employees can buy compliantly and at negotiated rates.
What is tail spend management? Definition, benefits, and strategies

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What is tail spend management? Definition, benefits, and strategies

Tail spend management is the process of controlling low-value, high-volume purchases to reduce costs, improve visibility, and enforce procurement controls.
What is direct procurement? Definition and examples

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What is direct procurement? Definition and examples

Direct procurement is the process of purchasing materials, components, and services that go directly into a company’s final product.
Procurement workflow process: Steps, examples, and best practices

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Procurement workflow process: Steps, examples, and best practices

Structured procurement workflows outline how businesses request, approve, order, receive, and pay for goods to improve efficiency, compliance, and cost control.
What is source-to-pay (S2P)? Definition and process

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What is source-to-pay (S2P)? Definition and process

Source-to-Pay (S2P) is the end-to-end procurement workflow from sourcing and contracting through procurement, invoice processing, and payment.