Bryan Bates

Bryan Bates is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as a Senior Product Category Purchaser at Trelleborg Group since April 2022, where responsibilities include leading global commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing sourcing decisions. Prior to this role, Bryan held positions at Auburn Gear, LLC as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist and at Trelleborg as Global Purchasing Americas, demonstrating expertise in supplier management and strategic sourcing initiatives. Earlier experience includes managing production materials at Dexter Axle Company and customer service as a Teller at Wells Fargo. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Purdue University Fort Wayne.