Procurement Pathways Podcast: The White Glove Playbook: How to Transform Procurement from Friction to Function

Welcome to Episode 2!

In this episode, host Stacy Joslin sits down with Katie Levesque, Vice President and Supplier Development Director at Truist, to explore her bold and influential leadership journey. Together, they discuss how procurement can become a true business enabler through a marketing‑focused white‑glove model, streamlined processes, and the trust that comes from transparent communication.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How Katie designed a white‑glove procurement approach that accelerates marketing’s ability to execute
• What diverse suppliers need to stand out and succeed in large‑company RFPs
• Why career paths are rarely linear and how embracing flexibility can open unexpected opportunities

About Our Guest

Katie Levesque, joined her current employer in 2022, bringing more than 20 years of Financial Services experience. She partners with privately owned businesses across Marketing, Advertising, Professional Services, IT, and Non IT Contingent Labor to help them access opportunities within her company’s supply chain. Katie also serves on the Marketing & Communications Committee for the Financial Services Roundtable for Sustainable Development and previously spent over a decade with Brighthouse Financial and MetLife in roles that led her into Procurement. She holds degrees from the University of Connecticut and the University of Hartford and stays active in her community as the PTO Communications Chair at her local elementary school in Lake Wylie, SC.

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Listen in to hear bold perspectives on elevating procurement, accelerating business outcomes, and building stronger partnerships from the inside out.