Eric J. Bennett
Senior Manager, Supplier Relationship Management (Srm) @Columbia Sportswear Company
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, Supplier Relationship Management (Srm) @Columbia Sportswear Company
Portland, OR, US
EDUCATION
Simpson College
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
SKILLS
ABOUT ERIC J. BENNETT
With over 25 years of experience in supplier relationship management (SRM), I am a WCC certified professional who leads the global SRM function at Columbia Sportswear, the world\'s renowned outdoor apparel and footwear company. I am responsible for managing over $180M in annual spend and overseeing the performance, compliance, spend optimization, and risk mitigation of more than 75 strategic supplier relationships across multiple categories and regions.My mission is to enable Columbia to achieve its strategic goals and objectives by developing and implementing effective processes, systems, and tools that foster operational excellence, continuous improvement, and value creation. I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, communication, and coordination of SRM initiatives and best practices. I also lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of SRM professionals, and leverage my analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to drive supplier innovation and growth.
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