Karen Ben-Alta
Director, External Workforce and Procurement Ops
Transamerica
Karen is a seasoned contingent & extended workforce executive, focused on strategy and procurement operations, with deep expertise in process optimization, VMS/MSP design and implementation, change management, staffing, recruiting, organizational development, outsourcing, and HR. She has successfully led multiple large enterprise MSP and in-house VMS programs, leveraging advanced VMS and CLM technologies to deliver measurable results. Known for a 360° perspective across supplier, client, and PMO ecosystems, Karen drives strategic sourcing, procurement operations, business continuity, and data analytics initiatives that enhance ROI and mitigate risk.
As a proven change agent, Karen excels at implementing policies, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration and supplier performance management.
Technical Proficiency: Vendor Management Systems (Fieldglass, Beeline, Maestro VMS, IQNavigator), ATS (iCIMS, Taleo), HRMS/HRIS, Oracle, Econometrix, Microsoft Office Suite, and more.
Recognition:
🏆 WoW: Women of Work Leadership Excellence Award (Dec 2025)
🏆 Top 100 Staffing Leaders to Watch (World Staffing, 2022)