George E. James

George E. James, Jr. is an experienced manager in global sourcing and supply chain management, currently serving as the Manager of Global Sourcing at Verkada since July 2023. Previously, George held roles including Lead Global Supply Manager at Rivian, where responsibilities included battery sourcing and overseeing multiple vehicle platforms, and Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Partnerships, Battery at Meta, leading a substantial annual spend across numerous suppliers and initiatives. George’s expertise in strategic sourcing was further demonstrated as a Senior Sourcing Manager at Amazon Lab126, where a company-wide initiative was driven to establish long-term corporate partnerships. Additional experience includes a managerial role at Petroleum Equipment Company, Inc., where significant sales growth was achieved, and various procurement roles at Automation-X and Qeexo. George holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a BS in Marketing from the University of Wyoming.