Jack Quarles is a renowned procurement expert, cost reduction consultant, bestselling author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience. He holds a BA in History from Yale University and an MBA in Marketing and Economics from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Quarles has helped his clients save money, increase innovation, and improve vendor relationships. He provides procurement services, such as procurement control of Statement of Work and consulting spend, optimizing the right mix of FTE, contingent, and consultants, and enhancing the contingent workforce's performance. He has helped countless organizations, including Internet Retailer, Consulting Firm, Packaged Goods Manufacturer, Construction Firm, and National Association, to capture significant savings in top spend categories through strategic sourcing projects.

Quarles was formerly the VP of Services Procurement at Brightfield, Director of Corporate Procurement at Sallie Mae, and President of Buying Excellence. He has also served as a Board of Directors member at Razoo Foundation and Chairman of the Board at Peacemaker Ministries.

Quarles is a bestselling author whose books have received numerous awards and are available in four languages. He speaks at conferences around the world and has been a keynote speaker for gatherings of CEO's, CPO's, and sales leaders.