Brian Gaida

About Brian Gaida

I am a results-driven supply chain and procurement leader with over 20 years of experience delivering transformational cost savings, operational efficiencies, and supplier performance improvements across global organizations, including the highly regulated medical device industry. My expertise spans strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship governance, and procurement technology implementation, managing portfolios exceeding $70M and achieving over $40M in cost savings.With a strong foundation in medical device procurement, I understand the critical importance of regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and supplier quality management. I build collaborative, cross-functional partnerships to align procurement strategies with corporate objectives and have a proven track record of leading complex negotiations, driving ESG and sustainable sourcing initiatives, and mentoring future procurement leaders.Passionate about continuous improvement, I develop innovative solutions that create long-term business value and strengthen supply chain resilience. Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your organization optimize its supply chain and achieve strategic goals.

Experience

1. Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

   OraSure Technologies, Inc.

   Jun 2013 — Present · Bethlehem, PA, US

   Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans to optimize supply chain, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance.• Negotiated contracts, managed supplier relationships, and utilized procurement software for efficient procurement processes.• Achieved over $100MM in material cost savings and successfully via contract negotiations, cost improvement projects and annual contractual rebate programs.

Education

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  1999 — 2001

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Government Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Process Engineering
• IT Management
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Contract Management
• Technical Management
• Account Management
• Project Engineering
• Change Management
• Medical Devices
• Project Implementation
• Operational Excellence
• Gmp
• Procurement
• Contract Manufacturing
• Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Contract Negotiation