Ian O'Brien
CPO | Spend Management Leader | Indirect Procurement, Sourcing, Supplier Management
Ian O'Brien is an experienced procurement and supply chain executive currently serving as Managing Director of Sourcing and Procurement at LogicSource, Inc., based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.1 Here are some key details about his background and experience:
Professional Experience
Ian has held several leadership roles in sourcing and procurement:
- Managing Director, Sourcing and Procurement at LogicSource, Inc. (April 2022 - Present)1
- Head of Global General Procurement Center of Excellence at Applied Materials (December 2020 - April 2022)1
- Vice President of Supply Chain at American Cancer Society (2010 - 2020)1
- Multiple senior roles at SunTrust Bank, including SVP of Supply Chain Management (2003 - 2009)1
- Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Indirect Procurement at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (1998 - 2003)1
Education
- BA in Economics from Duke University (1988 - 1992)1
- MBA from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business (1996 - 1998)1
Expertise
Ian specializes in:
- Strategic sourcing
- Indirect procurement
- Category management
- Supplier relationship management
- Spend analytics
- Procure-to-pay technology
- Change management
- Program management1
He has a track record of successfully building and transforming category-led sourcing and procurement practices at leading organizations across consulting, financial services, non-profit, and technology sectors.1
Professional Summary
Ian O'Brien is described as a strategic sourcing and indirect procurement executive with significant leadership experience. He is known for his ability to build effective teams and drive value through procurement and sourcing initiatives.1