Ask the Expert Case Study 

Empowering Procurement Excellence:
 Understanding TTU’s Procurement Services Mentorship Program 

Jennifer Adling, Assistant Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer

Ask the Expert Case Study
Empowering Procurement Excellence: Understanding TTU’s Procurement Services Employee Mentorship Program with Jennifer Adling
August 5, 2026

Session Overview

Join us for an engaging Ask the Expert conversation featuring Jennifer Adling, Assistant Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at Texas Tech University. In this session, we will take a closer look at TTU’s Procurement Services Employee Mentorship Program and how it supports employee development, strengthens collaboration, and drives operational excellence. 

This case study will walk through the structure of the program, the role of mentors, and the real impact mentorship has on building confidence, capability, and long-term success within procurement teams. Attendees will gain practical ideas they can bring back to their own institutions to support onboarding, professional growth, and knowledge sharing across teams.

What Participants Will Learn
• How TTU designed a mentorship program to support procurement professionals at every stage of their career
• Practical approaches to pairing mentors and mentees and creating meaningful connections
• Strategies for strengthening team collaboration and accelerating onboarding
• Ways to build confidence and expand knowledge through cross training and ongoing support

Meet the Speaker: Jennifer Adling

Jennifer is the Assistant Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at Texas Tech University. She joined the university in 1999 and oversees Strategic Acquisition, Contract Management, Payment Strategies, Vendor Services, Pcard Services, Travel Services, and Business Intelligence. In her AVP role, she oversees the functions of these offices for both Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University System. 

A graduate of Texas Tech University with a B.S. in Personal Financial Planning, Jenniferw as a project leader in the Banner and Jaggaer implementations at Texas Tech. Jennifer received the Distinguished Service Award from NAEP in 2016 and 2022. She currently serves on the board of E&I  and participates on the E&I Strategic Advisory Board and the Jaggaer Customer Advisory Board

Session Information

August 5, 2026

1:00 - 2:15 pm  ET