Mark Triggs

I deliver sourcing/procurement value to clients' indirect spend. I lead a team of sourcing professionals who develop and execute strategies supporting client goals and taking advantage of short and long term market dynamics. Since we manage multiple clients' spend, we have a sharp, keen understanding of what great looks like in an organization. I also lead the Facilities/MRO category as the Global Category Lead responsible for sales pursuits, training and development, internal SME guidance and cross client strategy harmonization. Additionally I advise direction during turbulent market conditions such as CoVid and Tariffs.

Over my time at 3M, I started managing construction/A&E and trade labor contracts. From there I took over utilities/energy management sourcing for all US locations, implementing a more strategic purchase and hedge strategy. Then, I was appointed global Team Manager for the Facilities, MRO and Energy team driving global strategies in all 3 segments. I was then selected as the Business Sourcing Manager for Electrical Markets Division headquartered in Austin TX. In this role, I was central to aligning division/manufacturing needs with sourcing support. This included hypercare of critical RMs and 3rd party manufacturers, cost savings expansion, sales and marketing support on industry trends and impactful economics and direct management of critical polylmers.

Responsible for sourcing construction materials and store furnishings for all US new store builds.

I was a sourcing category specialist responsible for all packaging (corrugated, eps pads, shrink/stretch films and custom packaging along with related package equipment. Additionally I managed 3rd party manufacturing (injection molded parts, extrusions), paints/solvents and vinyl.

I managed and negotiated construction and trade labor contracts in a client facing role, supporting multiple clients. My priorities were to ensure adequate contractual coverage/terms and conditions as well as delivering cost savings to the client through RFP activity, rate negotiation, requirements consolidation among other strategies.

Throughout my 9 year service in the Air Force, I was a 6C0, contracts specialist responsible for ensuring my unit complied with the FAR in all purchases. I served at 3 domestic bases (Michigan, Washington and North Dakota) and successfully completed 2 overseas deployments (Europe and the middle east). I gained experience in base level services, supplies and construction procurement.