Bryan Bender

Senior Procurement Manager, Cloud, Software, Professional Services @ Zebra Technologies

About

Bryan is a Senior Procurement Manager with twelve years of experience in direct procurement as well as prior experience as a software engineer. Bryan has experience in technology procurement, specifically software and SaaS. In addition, I have experience working with engineering services providers, supply chain services (logistics, repair, and distribution), and semiconductors. At MSI, Bryan became an experienced software engineer which transitioned into a career in software procurement serving his former colleagues in engineering. This led to a leadership role managing a direct and indirect software procurement team, and then to semiconductors and direct software procurement team. Most recently managing global logistics, distribution, repair and manuals, and packaging. I'm deeply passionate about creating a work environment that fosters learning and open discussion to further development and careers. I am inspired daily by my wife, a Nurse Practitioner. I unwind by spending time with our adopted pups. In my free time, I volunteer, listen to music(preferably live) golf, cook, and do home improvement projects. Competencies: Strategic Sourcing for technology, Talent Management, Risk Assessment, Mergers & Acquisitions

Country

United States

City

Arlington Heights

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Supplier Selection, Procurement, Telecommunications, LTE, Supply Management, Cellular Communications, Mobile Communications, Strategic Sourcing, WiMAX, CDMA, Wireless, Virtual Teams, Global Sourcing, Vendor Management, Leadership, Management, Supplier Evaluation, Mobile Devices, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership

Experience

Senior Procurement Manager, Cloud, Software, Professional Services

Zebra Technologies

2021-9 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Responsible for Direct Software, Professional Services, 3rd Party Hardware, and Cloud Services. I lead a team of procurement professionals managing high-profile categories I am responsible for driving team strategy, connecting with Business Leadership, and ensure partner expectations are met.

Global Procurement Lead- Distribution, Repair, Logistics and Packaging

Motorola Solutions

2019 - 2021-10 · 2 yrs

Chicago, IL

Leading a team of category managers in outsourced services for Distribution, Repair, Logistics, and Packaging procurement. Responsible for coordination between supply chain and strategy as well as reporting on category and supplier health. Primary interfaces are business leads and directors.

Global Procurement Lead - Direct Software and Components Procurement

Motorola Solutions

2016 - 2019 · 3 yrs

Schaumburg, IL

Directed a team of category managers in Direct Software and Platform components procurement including embedded software, batteries, memory, processors, and connectivity. Responsible for strategy spend and savings goals & reporting and developing long-term category strategies and directing their execution through the category staff. Primary interfaces being Product and Development Engineering staff.

Global Category Lead - Software Procurement

Motorola Solutions

2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs

Schaumburg, IL

Directed a team of category managers in Direct & Indirect Software and Engineering Services. I was responsible for all aspects of software procurement and outsourced engineering services. Primary internal interfaces being IT, HR, Marketing, Development Engineering, and Product Teams.

Global Procurement Category Manager

Nokia

2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

My goal was to deliver a world-class supply to the businesses within NSN. As a Category Lead, I managed the supply base to create a sustained competitive advantage for NSN via cost, flexibility, quality, and technology.