John Tanner

John Tanner is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in managing purchasing operations across various industries. Currently serving as the Purchasing Manager at Cremer North America, LP, since March 2021, John has previously held significant roles, including Director of Procurement at EMCOR Group, Inc., where a team managed a $2 billion spend for over 10,000 facilities. At International Paper, John progressed through several positions, concluding as Global Strategic Sourcing Team Development Manager, overseeing a $5 billion spend and directing strategic sourcing initiatives for numerous distribution centers. John's early career includes roles as Purchasing Manager at both Saalfeld Redistribution and Queen City Paper Company, focusing on operational efficiency and performance metrics. John holds a degree from the University of Kentucky.