Brent Perkins

Brent Perkins, C.P.M., is an accomplished sourcing and procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic commodities management across various industries. Currently serving as Principal Sr. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Assurant, Brent oversees critical commodities such as Legal, IT, and Marketing. Previously, Brent held significant roles including Procurement Category Manager at QTS Data Centers, where the implementation of the Workday Procurement Module was a notable achievement, and Strategic Sourcing Manager at Nielsen, overseeing substantial budgets and leading the SAP sourcing module build-out. Brent's earlier roles included Procurement Manager at RailAmerica and sourcing positions at American Family Insurance and Alliant Energy, showcasing a proven track record in negotiation, cost savings initiatives, and team leadership.