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Patrick Simmonds is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Sr. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for Human Resources and HR Technology at IDEXX since June 2022, overseeing a global spend of approximately $120 million annually. With a diverse background in strategic sourcing and procurement management, Simmonds has held significant roles including Vice President of Procurement Data and Insights at Citizens and Manager of Infrastructure and Network Procurement at Comcast, managing around $1 billion in spend. Additional experience includes leadership positions at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Accenture, Kimberly-Clark, and KPMG, showcasing expertise in category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement transformation across various industries such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Patrick Simmonds holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Arizona State University and a certification in Successful Negotiation from the University of Michigan.