Adam Bedwell

About Adam Bedwell

Accomplished Global Procurement, Sourcing, and Supply Chain senior leader with a strong track record of leading category growth and delivering cost savings, while mitigating risks. Highly experienced in developing and building Chinese and other International supplier bases and supply chains. Skilled in building, developing, and mentoring teams that effectively collaborate with stakeholders, across category disciplines. Solutions oriented agile team leader who identifies and improves category performance to increase sales and profitability. Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and effective in collaborating across all functions to achieve the key business goals.Extensive experience in management of International Sourcing, Product Development/ Production, and Project Management. Product categories include Jewelry & Ladies Accessories, Women\'s, Men\'s, Kid\'s Apparel, Automotive and Electronics.PROVEN EXPERTISE INCLUDE :* Global Sourcing Strategies and Execution* Vendor Partner Relationships* Product Costing, Contract Negotiations and Matrix* Cost Savings Initiatives and Efficiency, Gross Margin Improvement* Product Life Cycle Management* Development Process and Calendar Management Implementation * Quality Standards, Product Testing Protocols* Cross Functional Department Collaborations, Process and Change Management

Experience

1. Global Category Manager

   Klein Tools

   Jul 2024 — Present · Mansfield, TX, US

Education

• University of Tennessee-Knoxville

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  2000 — 2004