Brian Cunningham

Facilitator
Main procurement specialisms:
Professional Services, Logistics, Facilities/HR, SRM/SM, CSR/Sustainability, BPO
Companies previously worked for:
Johnson & Johnson, Delphi (General Motors Supply), Suncor
Most senior role held:
CPO/Director of Supply Chain
Greatest achievements in Procurement:
1. The Deloitte initiative
2. Negotiation and contract development with an outside supplier for Kodak’s Blood Analyser business unit supplies (unheard of at Kodak!)
3. Becoming a deeper-skilled procurement professional since joining CASME
Best procurement advice I’ve been given:
Always be certain that non-executives in Procurement are involved and empowered
Procurement advice I’d give:
Live with the strength to change the things I can, the serenity to accept the things I can’t, and the wisdom to know the difference
What I wish I’d known:
When to say ‘no’ and when to accept ‘no’ as an answer