Jim oversees the company’s Sourcing, Purchasing, and Procurement Services, ensuring the cost-effective delivery of products and services that support business needs. He defines the organization’s procurement vision and strategy and builds the infrastructure required to execute it effectively.

In his role, Jim establishes clear processes, procedures, and objectives that guide all procurement activities. He partners closely with Strategic Planning and Logistics to manage risk, support compliance, and ensure responsible purchasing across the business.

Jim also leads efforts to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, enabling the company to adapt to changing market conditions. This includes refining supplier onboarding and certification processes to ensure a high-quality, reliable supply base.

He works with business units and functional teams to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other commercial agreements. Jim is committed to building organizational capability through talent development and succession planning, and he provides leadership for cross-functional initiatives across the company.

Rudy is an accomplished Supply Management executive with extensive experience building and leading high-performing sourcing and procurement organizations. He has a proven track record of driving operational and financial results through strategic planning, organizational leadership, and effective change management.

Throughout his career, Rudy has led procurement transformations across both public and private sector organizations, developing long-term sourcing strategies while ensuring strong day-to-day purchasing operations. He is skilled in managing departments and budgets, guiding and developing staff, and building consensus among executive leadership, colleagues, and key stakeholders.

Rudy brings deep expertise in supplier relationship management, performance oversight, and the development of operational and decision-support systems. He consistently champions continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, compliance, and financial performance.

His industry experience spans Pulp and Paper, Printing and Publishing, Engineering and Construction, Water and Wastewater Utilities, and Natural Gas and Energy Utilities, giving him a broad perspective and a versatile leadership approach.