Charles J.
Founder of BidLock - The Small Business P2P Gateway / Government Subcontract Sourcing Guru / Small Disadvantaged Business & Procurement Coach / Vendor Performance Consultant / Inventor
- Role
- Founder at Bidlock
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charles J.
Charles Johnson, the dynamo behind BidLock, has reshaped the procurement landscape with 25+ years of industry leadership. Growing up in the South, he saw the latent vigor of small businesses in underserved areas. This understanding, combined with his pivotal roles in managing a $1B+ indirect annual spend and pioneering patented labor optimization strategies (Patent #8,517,742), has set him apart in his quest to amplify the small business narrative. Renowned as an esteemed Procurement Executive, Charles\'s vast expertise spans Vendor and Contract Management across multiple industries, from tech hubs to distribution centers. His illustrious tenure saw the transformation of supply chain operations at renowned firms, achieving significant cost savings and innovative market approaches. The BidLock vision, built on Charles\'s deep-rooted knowledge and academic grounding from Florida Memorial University and Nova Southeastern University, offers a lifeline to businesses striving for growth. Through it, companies access bespoke B2B and B2G consulting services that assure them of risk-free vendor collaborations and true business qualification. Embracing the \"Peer-to-Peer Procurement\" philosophy, Charles champions a collaborative sourcing method that fosters community connections, maximizes savings, and bolsters sales. His commitment to excellence is tangible: supercharging the economy by uplifting small businesses, in the conviction that unified endeavors pave the way for unmatched growth and progress.
Experience
Founder
Aug 2020 — Present · Streetsboro, OH, US
Education
Florida Memorial University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
1991 — 1995
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
1998 — 2001
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