Jim Ryan

Jim Ryan is an experienced procurement and management professional with a solid background in the manufacturing and automotive industries. Currently serving as Group Manager of Commodity Procurement at Milwaukee Tool, Jim has previously held key positions at Briggs & Stratton, including Group Category Manager for Electrical & Fuel Systems and Manager of Direct Materials Cost Transformation. At Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Jim contributed as Manager of Indirect Procurement and Lead New Product Introduction, as well as Senior Analyst in the same field. Jim's career began at Modine Manufacturing Company, where roles included Purchasing Manager for New Product Introduction and various buyer positions in corporate purchasing focused on material and technical procurement. Jim holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.