Austen Burkholder

Austen Burkholder is a Senior Vendor Manager at Amazon, bringing 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, sales, and operations. Previously, Austen worked in various roles, including Medical Device Sales at Olympus/Caldera Medical and Category Manager at Bon Secours Mercy Health, where they achieved significant cost savings and optimized supply chains. With a background in procurement, Austen has demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and supplier management across diverse industries, including automotive and healthcare. They hold a Certificate of Entrepreneurship from Purdue University Krannert School of Management. Outside of work, Austen is a devoted Christian and proud parent to two daughters.