Ryan Connor

Ryan Connor is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Indirect Category Manager at USG since March 2021, where responsibilities include defining sourcing plans and managing supplier performance for corporate and manufacturing operations in the US and Canada. Previously, Ryan held the position of Senior Buyer through US Tech Solutions at the University of Chicago, overseeing procurement for complex projects. Prior roles also include Contract Negotiator for Cook County Government, where successful cost reductions were achieved through contract negotiations, and Assistant to the Director of Purchasing and Operations at Cook County Clerk, responsible for managing the RFP process. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Literature from The Evergreen State College.