Brian Spence

Brian Spence is an experienced procurement and operations leader with a progressive career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as the Director of Procurement Lead and Recycling at Clarios since January 2020, Brian specializes in strategic planning and procurement for the AMERICAS region. Previously, Brian held various director-level positions at Johnson Controls from October 2013 to January 2020, overseeing significant procurement functions, supplier development, and sourcing strategies for diverse business segments. Brian's background also includes serving as a Global Procurement Manager at Sigma Aldrich, where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, total cost management, and team leadership across multiple spend categories. Early career experience includes roles at Kmart Corporation, focused on logistics management and operations redesign. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Ramapo College of New Jersey.