.png){kind=logo}
John Meyer
Senior Global Sourcing & Procurement Manager specializing in international supply chains
Connect with John
John already has a relationship with Reval, so a warm intro from us gets a much better response than cold outreach.
Recommended
Already have an account?
About
Global sourcing/procurement professional with deep China manufacturing experience, owning end-to-end programs (example: automotive trunk organizers) from factory selection and audits through production and delivery. Uses reverse-costing/target pricing for negotiations, manages QA and on-site factory oversight, and has navigated tariff-driven trade risk decisions across China and Southeast Asia while maintaining strong supplier networks.
Find your next great hire
Our AI agents source, screen, and vet candidates for your open roles. Get qualified candidates within 48 hours.
Key Strengths
- End-to-end global sourcing ownership from vendor selection through delivery
- Hands-on factory evaluation and on-site production oversight (extensive China experience)
- Structured cost negotiation using reverse-costing and target pricing
- Proactive tariff/trade-risk mitigation through supplier cost-downs and long-term strategy
- Strong supplier network and referral-based sourcing to validate manufacturer capabilities
- Disciplined milestone management using timelines/checklists and constant cross-functional communication
- Ability to identify and resolve trading-company vs. true-manufacturer sourcing issues to improve pricing and control
Reference Highlights
- Most knowledgeable team member about products and factories
- Highly capable at sourcing and supplier relationships
- Understands importance of supplier relationships to company success
- Hands-on oversight to ensure compliant, on-time production
- Able to manage increasing volume year over year
- Structured approach with well-defined project requirements
- Highly effective communicator internally and externally
- Proactive, consistent project visibility via weekly updates
- Quick issue resolution through clear communication
- Trained negotiator who balances cost with quality needs
- Valuable asset to the team
- very competent managing suppliers
- experienced handling large suppliers
- managed multimillion-dollar supplier relationships
- handles pressure well
- meets tight deadlines with ease
- faces work challenges with ease
- collaborates well in a team environment
- works effectively across multiple areas
- above-average analytical ability (costs/risks/trade impacts)
- strong understanding of pricing and costing
- senior-level sourcing capability
- would be an asset to another company
John's references speak for themselves. Let us connect you.
Experience
Skills
Languages
Certifications
Browse Similar
Similar Candidates
Senior lifecycle marketing leader specializing in e-commerce analytics
Senior Product Development Manager specializing in global sourcing and consumer products
Senior Product Development Manager specializing in consumer goods, fashion, and accessories
Yolanda Ramirez
Director of Apparel Product Development & Production specializing in sourcing and manufacturing
“Apparel sourcing/product development professional with experience owning vendor allocation, costing, and production timelines at Donni Charm. Builds T&A/WIP systems to manage samples, approvals, and IH/OTD milestones, and partners cross-functionally with finance/design to protect margins and mitigate duty risk. Known for improving supplier outcomes (e.g., dye houses) through clearer technical communication and production tools like sew-bys and pattern cards.”
Executive Innovation & Program Management leader specializing in emerging tech, AI, and blockchain
Joshua Spatz
Executive Technology Leader (CTO) specializing in IoT, enterprise systems, and digital transformation
“Founder of an LLC operating as a consulting firm providing fractional CTO services to startups, giving them parallel exposure to multiple early-stage companies. Has direct experience with MVP development, building org structures from scratch, and supporting early fundraising, and is exploring a pivot from consulting into a scalable product business while staying engaged with the VC/accelerator ecosystem.”
Interested in John?
We'll personally introduce you - no strings attached.
Build your dream team with Reval
Our AI agents source, screen, and vet candidates for your open roles. Get qualified, high-intent candidates on your desk within 48 hours.
Discover more candidates like John
Search across thousands of pre-screened, high-quality, high-intent candidates on Reval.
Search Talent