Blake Lessler

Blake Lessler is a seasoned professional in management and sourcing with experience spanning various industries. Currently serving as a Management/Sourcing Consultant at ProcureAbility since February 2024, Blake previously worked as a Management Consultant at Vendigital from June 2022 to December 2023. Prior roles include Strategic Sourcing Manager at Columbia Sportswear Company, where responsibilities included marketing and retail category management, and Strategic Sourcing Specialist at KinderCare Education, focusing on multiple categories such as growth and finance. Additionally, Blake has nearly a decade of client-facing design, retail, and sales experience with notable companies including JCrew and Best Buy, which fostered critical soft skills. Educational qualifications include dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Portland State University, complemented by a Certificate in Culinary Arts from San Diego Mesa College.