Brandon Berkebile

As Sourcing Manager, I lead sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships across SIMPLi’s regenerative food portfolio—covering sustainably grown commodities such as quinoa, beans, lentils, and olive oil. My focus is on building transparent, ethical, and traceable supply chains that connect regenerative farmers directly to global markets while optimizing cost, quality, and impact.

• Oversaw indirect procurement for the North American market, managing a budget exceeding $100M across various departments. • Led global procurement procedural projects to enhance onboarding efficiency and compliance. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in marketing, logistics, operations, and technology to optimize procurement strategies.

• Oversaw North American indirect procurement with a spend exceeding $100M, ensuring effective category management. • Managed a team of 2 buyers and an analyst, fostering collaboration and data-driven decision-making. • Developed and implemented reporting systems to enhance visibility and efficiency for internal stakeholders.

• Spearheaded the onboarding of the global RFx process for tenders and projects, enhancing operational efficiency. • Cultivated strong procurement relationships with vendors, ensuring alignment with global procurement standards. • Oversaw supplier management, leading to improved vendor performance and cost savings.

• Assisted in managing indirect procurement projects, ensuring timely contract updates and compliance with procurement processes. • Conducted spend analysis to track budget performance and identify cost-saving opportunities. • Led the vendor consolidation initiative to streamline operations post-merger, enhancing efficiency. • Successfully executed the RFx process for new vendor sourcing, ensuring on-time delivery and quality outcomes.

• Oversaw direct procurement of essential materials including corrugate, glass, and labels, ensuring alignment with production schedules. • Collaborated with vendors to secure on-time delivery, maintaining budget constraints and time sensitivity. • Led new product development projects, successfully negotiating terms to keep projects on track and within budget.