LogicSource Hires Sourcing, Procurement and Business Process Improvement Expert Andrew Rader as VP of Client Solutions
NORWALK, Conn. – November 3, 2014 – LogicSource, a leading sourcing and procurement services firm, today announced the hire of Andrew Rader as Vice President of Client Solutions. In this role, working out of LogicSource’s Norwalk office, he leads all aspects of engagement with target customers prior to implementation and steady-state operations, managing up-front analysis, negotiations and customer relationships.
“I joined LogicSource because of its unique model which combines strategy, execution, and automation to consistently deliver value and savings to clients by optimizing their sourcing and procurement operations,” said Rader. “At LogicSource, we immediately execute on our findings, so we’re not just recommending a solution; we’re actually solving the problem, which is a key reason why clients choose to partner with us.”
Rader is a supply chain professional with over 12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, optimization programs, and managing clients with spend ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion. He comes to LogicSource from AlixPartners, where he served as Vice President of the Enterprise Improvement practice and led many consulting engagements for mid-market and Fortune 500 clients across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and insurance. Prior to AlixPartners, he held several positions in the procurement and operations field at Industrial Products International, Newell-Rubbermaid/Goody Products, Storehouse, Can-Am Care, TradingPartners, and Protiviti.
“One of the main things that really sets LogicSource apart is the significant upfront investment we make in our clients, before they pay a dime, through our Mutual Value Assessments,” said David Pennino, President and CEO of LogicSource. “Our in-depth analyses of people, processes, systems, and supply chains enable us to craft custom and immediately deployable solutions to optimize spend operations, and Andrew’s experience uniquely positions him to demonstrate the tremendous value that our approach brings to clients.”
Rader holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from James Madison University.
About LogicSource
LogicSource helps companies buy better. LogicSource is reinventing sourcing and procurement with a fully transparent, investment-based model that ensures clients don’t spend a dime until they see results. By assembling proven, pre-built assets, including its world-class supplier ecosystem, sourcing and procurement operations center (SPOC), and leading OneMarket® technology, LogicSource executes rapidly deployable, customized solutions that deliver immediate savings and sustainable value. For more information, www.logicsource.com.
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