Manager

Omar Awad is an experienced procurement and supply chain management professional with a proven track record in leading successful teams and operationalizing category plans. He is a practitioner of strategic sourcing using advanced tools, techniques, and methods that drive demand-side, supply-side, and total-cost optimization.

Omar’s experience extends to other source-to-contract life-cycle disciplines, including category management, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management. He has worked in various industries, including energy and utilities, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods.

Omar is a graduate of Cleveland State University, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in biology and an MBA. He holds several certifications, including Kaizen leader and Lean Six Sigma. In his free time, Omar enjoys reading, weight training, and exploring museums and historical sites.