Tim Riordan

“Tim is an exceptional leader who gave me the opportunity to work for him at Ultimate Software (now UKG), almost 7 years ago. He is a forward thinking leader who challenged me, gave me autonomy to showcase my financial skills, and yet was always right there if/when I needed him. Tim is not only a procurement expert, but he is well versed in finance and understands how decisions impact the bottom line and overall financials.”

“I am writing to provide my highest recommendation for Tim Riordan, whose exceptional leadership I witnessed during his transformative tenure at Ultimate Software. As Director of Enterprise Procurement and Support Services at Ultimate Software, Tim led a comprehensive 65-person Shared Services team overseeing Enterprise Procurement, Logistics, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, IT Financial Planning, Corporate Events, and Office Administration. Reporting directly to the CIO, he managed $395 million in company-wide spend and orchestrated 10 simultaneous private equity-driven sourcing events targeting $9 million in EBITDA impact. What particularly distinguishes Tim is his exceptional analytical mindset coupled with strategic vision. He successfully transformed a transactional purchasing function into a strategic procurement organization, establishing procurement strategic direction, implementing third-party spend supplier taxonomy, and setting corporate sourcing priorities. His comprehensive digital procurement strategy, which included Software Asset Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, and e-Procurement solutions, delivered $5 million in savings within the first year through strategic sourcing of hardware, network equipment, software licensing, and professional services. Tim's ability to drive transformation while developing high-performing teams was evident throughout his time at Ultimate Software. In a fast-growth technology environment, he created a scalable procurement organization that balanced strategic initiatives with operational excellence. His leadership approach combines deep analytical capabilities with strategic insight, enabling both organizational success and professional growth for his team members. I am confident Tim would bring immense value to any organization seeking a transformative leader in supply chain and procurement. His combination of analytical excellence, strategic vision, and proven leadership abilities, demonstrated throughout his tenure at Ultimate Software, makes him an exceptional candidate for senior executive roles. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information about Tim's qualifications and achievements.”