Brian Hardman

Brian Hardman is currently the Manager of IT Vendor Management at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a position he has held since April 2019. He is based in Logan, Utah, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.

Professional Experience

• Manager, IT Vendor Management
  The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
  April 2019 - Present
  In this role, he oversees vendor management related to IT services and products, ensuring effective partnerships and procurement processes.

• Manager, Strategic Vendor Management & PMO
  The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
  April 2019 - April 2019
  He briefly held this position before transitioning to his current role.

• Senior Buyer, Indirect Procurement
  The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
  July 2013 - April 2019
  Responsible for managing procurement processes for indirect materials and services.

• Contract Specialist
  United States Air Force
  July 2011 - July 2013
  Managed contracts for the 75 Air Base Wing, dealing with significant dollar values and various IT support services.

• Acquisition Improvement Administrator
  United States Air Force
  July 2009 - July 2011
  Focused on ensuring compliance in acquisition programs and facilitating management reporting.

Education

Brian earned a degree in Finance and Economics, with a minor in Accounting from Utah State University, graduating in 2011.

His comprehensive background in procurement and vendor management, particularly within the IT sector, highlights his expertise in managing complex vendor relationships and procurement strategies in both military and corporate environments.