Haruka Murata
Global Procurement Professional | Cross-Cultural Bridge Builder | UC Berkeley Student | Connecting People, Perspectives, and Opportunities About: I am a global procurement professional with experience at IBM and Kyndryl, specializing in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed connecting people across cultures, teams, and organizations. I have mentored international colleagues, collaborated with global stakeholders, and led supplier communication initiatives, always focusing on building trust and creating meaningful partnerships. Currently, I am studying at University of California, Berkeley through a company-sponsored educational leave program. This experience is expanding my global perspective and strengthening my leadership skills in an international environment. I am passionate about global strategy, leadership development, supply chain transformation, and creating opportunities for collaboration across diverse communities. My goal is to serve as a bridge between people, ideas, and organizations to drive positive and sustainable impact. Core Skills: Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Stakeholder Management Cross-Cultural Communication Global Collaboration Leadership & Mentoring Project Management Negotiation Process Improvement Business Communication Building bridges across cultures, organizations, and ideas to create shared progress.