Mike Bauern

Mike Bauern has a diverse work experience spanning numerous roles in the supply chain and procurement field. Mike currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Agile Sourcing Partners, where they are responsible for overseeing the creation and management of integrated solutions in the utility and construction markets. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at Agile Sourcing Partners, focusing on delivering innovative and value-driven solutions through a skilled and motivated team.

Before joining Agile Sourcing Partners, Mike spent a significant portion of their career at Southern California Edison (SCE). During their tenure at SCE, they held various senior management roles, including Sr. Manager of Direct Materials Procurement and Sr. Category Strategy Advisor. In these positions, they were responsible for managing procurement operations, executing category strategies, and implementing business strategies. Mike played a key role in introducing process improvements and cost reductions resulting in significant savings for the company.

Additionally, Mike served as the Manager of Supplier Advancement at SCE, where they successfully developed and implemented strategies to increase supplier diversity and achieve corporate diversity spend goals. Mike also has experience as a Category Manager for Transmission and Distribution and as a Nuclear Procurement Agent, where they managed specialized contracts for nuclear materials and services.

Earlier in their career, Mike worked as an Accounts Payable Manager at Earth Products.

Overall, Mike Bauern's work experience showcases their expertise in supply chain management, procurement operations, and strategy development. Mike has a proven track record of delivering results through innovative solutions and cost-saving initiatives.

Mike Bauern received their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a Finance Concentration from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they attended Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration from 1999 to 2003, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration, Management and Operations. Additionally, Mike obtained a Project Management Certificate from UC Irvine in October 2008. Mike also pursued a degree in Project Management from UC Irvine, although the specific start and end years are not provided. In terms of certifications, Mike obtained the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management in July 2021, and the Project Management Certificate from UC Irvine in October 2008.