Ryan Dishaw
Global Sourcing & Procurement Leader | Driving Strategic Sourcing, Cost Optimization, and Supplier Excellence | Associate Director & Director-Level Expertise
- Role
- Director of Sourcing at SBM Life Science
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Dishaw
Dynamic and results-oriented sourcing and procurement leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic initiatives across biotechnology, medical device, and high-tech industries. Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets, foster strategic supplier relationships, and implement scalable sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals. Recognized for negotiating and delivering measurable cost savings, mitigating supply chain risks, and building high-performing teams.A champion for building high-impact business relationships, I welcome the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends and can be contacted at CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Delivered over $1.2M in annual savings through strategic negotiations with key partners.⇒ Negotiated a $7M contract with a leading global optics supplier, capturing net cost savings of $800K with 2-year fixed pricing.⇒ Established the Strategic Sourcing Team for a Biotech startup, enabling the launch of the first commercial instrument despite supply chain challenges during the Covid pandemic.⇒ Partnered with engineering and production management to reverse quality issues, improve on-time delivery, and reduce costs from an optical filter supplier, resulting in potential annual cost savings of over $200K for two parts.⇒ Improved supplier relations, earning preferred partner status and capturing approximately 5% cost reduction and 66% lead time reduction.⇒ Identified and executed $50K in cost savings opportunities within 6 months of hire by leveraging spend through volume discounts, effective pricing, and strategic LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS Cross-Functional Team Leadership Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiations Global Sourcing | Procurement NPI | R&D Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Cost Control | Optimization Supplier Performance | Audits Process| System Improvement Risk Mitigation Policy | Procedure Development Indirect Procurement | Sourcing
Experience
Director of Sourcing
Jun 2025 — Present · US
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
St.Edward's University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
2004 — 2007
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Supply Chain Management
1997 — 2000
Skills
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Management
- Inventory Management
- Talent Recruiting & Retention
- Inventory Control
- Forecasting
- Contract Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Budgets
- Vendor Management
- Staff Leadership & Development
- Risk Mititgation & Management
- Solution Development
- Materials
- Materials Management
- Supplier Management
- Engineering Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)
- Semiconductors
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Cost Reduction & Containment
- Service Delivery Management
- Senior Leadership
- Six Sigma
- Supplier Negotiation
- Business Process Improvement
- Business & Culture Transformation
- Logistics
- Customer Satisfaction
- New Business Development
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Supplier Development
- Sap
- Erp
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