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Andrew Karpie

Research Analyst, Contingent Workforce and Services at Spend Matters
San Francisco, California, United States, United States of America
Function: Others
Industry: Professional Services
Category: Contingent Labour
Level of responsibility: Senior
Procurement system: Other

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Research Director, Labor and Services Procurement Technology

Spend Matters Network

February 2015 - June 2021 (6 years, 4 months) | San Francisco
Collaborating with the Spend Matters team, developing research and perspectives on the future of the contingent workforce, including the rise of freelancers and independent contractors as a complement to traditional staffing models--especially the role of technology in procuring both people and “outcomes” and what the shift to an increasingly non-employee centric workforce means for the future of organizations of all types.
Affiliiate Analyst

Staffing Industry Analysts

June 2013 - August 2014 (1 year, 2 months)
Contracted to develop and publish market and industry research and analysis about online work intermediation platforms as well as advise SIA and its stakeholders on developments in these areas. SIA is the global adviser on contingent work. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company’s proprietary research, award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision-makers who supply and buy contingent workforce services.SIA also covers these related staffing service sectors: third-party placement, outplacement, and staff leasing (PEOs).
Research Director and Analyst - Labor & Services Procurement/Supply Chain

Spend Matters Network

June 2015 - Present (9 years, 5 months)
Lead analyst covering the "services and labor" procurement/supply chain areas, including an emphasis on technology and the evolution of existing and new intermediaries and the corresponding changes in enterprise sourcing and procurement approaches.
Principal Analyst/Consultant

The Research Platform

April 2013 - Present (11 years, 7 months) | San Francisco Bay Area
My in-depth focus in past years has been in workforce management/staffing industries (particularly on the impact of technology and new platform models). However, my expertise and skills are generally applicable in other business areas. As a highly experienced analyst, manager, and consultant, I perform a broad range of activities for technology and service businesses, investors, research, media and publishing organizations. Activities include industry and market research, analysis, forecasting, research report development, investment/M&A targeting, other decision support, support of product planning, marketing, business development, writing of articles and white papers, speaking and panel moderation, et al.
Research Analyst

Staffing Industry Analysts

January 2012 - June 2013 (1 year, 5 months)
Developing and publishing market and industry research and analysis about the contingent workforce/temporary staffing sector, spanning a broad range of business verticals and professional disciplines. My current focus is sourcing and recruitment in staffing businesses and industry innovation through technology and platforms. SIA is the global adviser on contingent work. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company’s proprietary research, award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision-makers who supply and buy contingent workforce services.SIA also covers these related staffing service sectors: third-party placement, outplacement, and staff leasing (PEOs).

Education section iconEducation

Carnegie Mellon University

MS, Public Policy Analysis

1981 - 1983
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