Brad Foster

Brad Foster, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Brad has held various roles in supply chain management, sourcing, and program management.

At Advanced Energy, Brad worked as the Director of Global Commodity Programs & Advanced Sourcing, where they led a global team and managed various initiatives and programs. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Manager of Supply Chain Solutions, where they oversaw transformational initiatives and led a team of 28 with responsibilities in sourcing and procurement. Brad also served as a Senior Commodity Manager for EMS and PCBA categories, negotiating contracts and managing executive relationships.

Before joining Advanced Energy, Brad worked at GE Healthcare as a Sourcing Manager and later as a Sourcing Program Manager. In these roles, they developed and implemented global sourcing strategies and managed cross-functional teams. Brad also led projects focused on supplier selection, cost savings, and supply chain optimization.

Brad's earlier experience includes roles at Plexus as a Corporate Manufacturing Transition Manager and various program management positions. Brad also served in the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, where they held gunner/commander and munitions supervisor roles.

Additionally, Brad has experience in account management, public communications, and teaching through roles at Ricoh Business Solutions, Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, Office of the Governor - State of Idaho, and Idaho Department of Commerce.

Overall, Brad Foster has a strong background in supply chain management, sourcing, program management, and leadership, with expertise in areas such as supplier relationship management, negotiation, and global sourcing strategies.

Brad Foster, MBA has a diverse education history. Brad holds a Certificate in Executive Leadership Essentials from Caltech, a Certificate in Strategic Business Analytics from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Colorado State University. Brad also completed the Advanced Manager Course and Leadership Development Course at GE's Crotonville in New York. Brad earned an MBA in International Business from Northwest Nazarene University in 2002 and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the same university in 1997.