Field Notes

The people who mapped this terrain.

Visionaries at American Airlines, International Paper, TKO, Zendesk, and more
on what they’ve learned rebuilding procurement for the age of AI.

CH 01 Procurement's AI Playbook
Alex Yakubovich
Co-Founder and CEO
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Stan Garber
Co-Founder and President
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Alex Yakubovich and Stan Garber

Drawing on experience building procurement technology, Alex Yakubovich and Stan Garber are shaping the future of enterprise purchasing through Levelpath’s platform. They previously co-founded Scout RFP, a pioneer in sourcing software. Their experience brings insight into procurement challenges. At Levelpath, they are applying that expertise to make procurement intuitive, efficient, and connected.

CH 02 Procurement’s Real Currency Isn’t Savings. It’s Influence.
Casey Lotz
Senior Vice President -
Head of Global Procurement
TKO
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Casey Lotz

Casey Lotz leads procurement across TKO’s portfolio of businesses, including UFC, WWE, PBR, IMG, and On Location. He is responsible for driving TKO’s global procurement strategy, with a focus on strategic sourcing, commercial optimization, supplier partnerships, and procurement transformation. Prior to joining TKO, Casey led procurement at Audible, where he helped build and scale the company’s procurement function.

CH 03 The Next Gen of Procurement Is Already Here
Tamra Pawloski
Managing Director,
Procurement Strategy
American Airlines
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Tamra Pawloski

Tamra Pawloski leads initiatives advancing procurement effectiveness, strengthening supplier relationships, and supporting business priorities. She helps shape procurement strategy and drive value across the organization. Her work reflects a focus on collaboration, operational excellence, and building procurement capabilities that support business performance.

CH 04 Realizing Procurement Value
at International Paper
Mitzi Campbell
Chief Procurement Officer
International Paper
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Mitzi Campbell

Mitzi Campbell is a procurement and supply chain executive with more than 33 years of combined industry and consulting experience across global industrial, manufacturing, and consumer products businesses. She joined International Paper in 2024 as Chief Procurement Officer, where she leads enterprise procurement, strategic sourcing, and corporate real estate for one of the world’s largest paper and packaging companies.

CH 05 Make Procurement’s Footprint Bigger
Tim Major
Vice President, Procurement
Zendesk
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Tim Major

Tim Major leads procurement strategy and initiatives focused on optimizing spend, strengthening supplier relationships, and supporting business priorities. He helps drive value across the organization through strategic sourcing and effective vendor management. His work reflects a focus on collaboration, operational efficiency, and building procurement capabilities that support performance.