Richard P. Weidman     MBA, CPM,  US Navy Veteran in

Richard P. Weidman MBA, CPM, US Navy Veteran

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Owner at SPEND Consulting LLC
📍 Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area, United States

Richard is a global procurement executive and US Navy Veteran with extensive experience in the FMCG sector. He is the owner of SPEND Consulting LLC and previously served as President of Reynolds Asia-Pacific and VP Head of Procurement at Reynolds American Inc. He holds a BS from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Mercer University.

Outside of his corporate and consulting career, Richard maintains a connection to his military service. His professional focus on strategic planning and risk management is complemented by a background that values structure and discipline, likely stemming from his time in the Navy.

Unique fact: Richard has experience as a board member and President for the Asia-Pacific division of a major American corporation.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Owner
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area, United States
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Priorities

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Strategic Procurement
His entire career, including his current consultancy, revolves around strategic sourcing, supplier management, and turning third-party spend into a competitive advantage.
Cost Savings
He has a proven track record of delivering significant cost reductions, including leading an ESM program that averaged $16M in annual savings at Reynolds.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Owner
SPEND Consulting LLC
President
Reynolds Asia-Pacific Limited
VP Head of Procurement
Reynolds American Inc.
Sr. Director, Procurement
Reynolds American Inc.
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Reynolds American Inc.
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Education
1991 - 1994
BS
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
1996 - 1998
MBA
Mercer University
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