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

Procurement analytics: A complete guide for 2026

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Procurement analytics: A complete guide for 2026

Procurement analytics covers collecting and analyzing purchasing data to find cost savings, reduce supplier risk, and improve compliance and spend management.
The 10 best AI procurement software tools for 2026

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The 10 best AI procurement software tools for 2026

AI procurement software uses machine learning and generative AI to automate vendor sourcing, spend analysis, contract management, and purchase approvals.
Procurement spend analysis: A step-by-step guide

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Procurement spend analysis: A step-by-step guide

Procurement spend analysis is the process of collecting, cleansing, and analyzing purchasing data to cut costs, improve efficiency, and monitor compliance.
Best procurement software for small business 2026

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Best procurement software for small business 2026

Procurement software automates purchasing from request to payment. The best options for small businesses balance affordability, easy setup, and room to scale.
Spend visibility: What it is and how to improve it

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Spend visibility: What it is and how to improve it

Spend visibility is a real-time view of where money is going and where it's about to go across departments, vendors & categories, so overspend is caught early.
What is a procurement manager? Role and duties

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What is a procurement manager? Role and duties

A procurement manager oversees sourcing, negotiates vendor contracts, and manages supplier relationships to cut costs and reduce risk across the buying cycle.