John Putnam

John Putnam has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and industries. John is currently serving as Vice President on the Board of Directors at AMFP Philly, a Philadelphia-based medical facility professionals association. Prior to this, they were the Director of Facilities Contract Management at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. From 2013 to 2020, they held the position of Global Head of Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing at AmerisourceBergen, where they were responsible for various projects and initiatives supporting different departments across the organization. John also worked at Endo Pharmaceuticals as a Strategic Sourcing Professional, leading multiple initiatives in facilities buildout and strategic planning. Before that, they held procurement leadership roles at Shire Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Their early career includes purchasing and graphics specialist roles at McNeil Consumer Healthcare and project management at Backes Graphics.

John Putnam attended The College of New Jersey from 1982 to 1986, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Marketing. Prior to that, they attended Drexel University from 1981 to 1982, studying Engineering but did not obtain a degree. In terms of additional certifications, John became a Certified Beer Judge through the Beer Judge Certification Program in 2016 and also obtained a Certified Purchasing Manager certification from the Institute for Supply Management. The specific month of obtaining the Certified Beer Judge certification and the year of obtaining the Certified Purchasing Manager certification are not provided.