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Ryan Polk
Sr Director Analyst
Ryan Polk works with Heads of Procurement and their leadership teams to advise on topics related to category management, strategic planning, and the future of procurement.
Previous experience
Ryan joined Gartner in 2018 after working for CACI and the Section 809 Panel. At CACI, Ryan co-designed and led the organization's first category management team in support of projects at multiple civilian, defense and intelligence government agencies. As a professional staff member of the congressionally mandated Section 809 Panel, Ryan researched contract audit and supply chain risk management best practices to make policy, regulatory and statutory recommendations to Congress that enable speed and agility in US defense procurement.
Professional background
CACI Inc. - Federal, Category Management Lead, 5 years
Section 809 Panel, Research Analyst , 2 years
Areas of coverage
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Sourcing and Procurement
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Procurement Management
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Bowling Green State University
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
What trends are impacting procurement?
How can I build a best in class category management team?
How do I build best in class category strategies?
How can I build a procurement strategic plan?
What actions are leading organizations taking to prepare for the future?