Brian W Bowdish's Linkedin Analytics

I am a globally experienced, multi-skilled Procurement Professional with extensive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity/Category Management, Contract Management (including price negotiations and creation /negotiation of terms and conditions), Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing Systems, and Project Management. During my career I have held several managerial positions as well as multiple individual contributor positions across several industries. I am comfortable in managerial roles, and have directly managed up to ten direct reports. I hold a MBA degree, I am a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), and I have a Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification. I have industry experience in Healthcare, Higher Education, Wireless Telecommunications, Firearms, Building Controls & HVAC, Fire Safety & Security, and Printer Cartridge re-manufacturing. My Global Experience includes in-country assignments in El Salvador (3 months), Argentina (6 months) and the United Kingdom (10 months) plus multiple trips to China, Europe, and Latin America. I have managed multiple direct and indirect Commodities / Categories throughout my career. For direct Commodities, my experience includes Medical Devices and other Medical / Surgical products; Fabricated Metal parts; Fabricated Plastic parts; Cable Assemblies; Printed Circuit Boards; Printed Circuit Board Assemblies; and various finished goods for resale in “solutions” offerings. For indirect Commodities my experience includes Language Services; Consulting Services; Staffing Services; Facilities Services; Logistics / Transportation Services; Software Licensing; Software Development; IT Hardware & Accessories for end-users; MRO parts, equipment, & services; Office Supplies; Corrugated Packaging; Wood Packaging & Pallets; and Industrial Gases. I have also been the Sourcing leader and a key player in several factory relocations and several outsourcing initiatives – including the setup of Contract Manufacturing operations in the USA and in China to produce, test, and ship finished Cellular Base Station Antenna products.