Dan Appleyard

Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager specializing in Strategic Sourcing, Dan brings over 15 years of experience in driving business transformation and delivering substantial cost savings across various industries. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and industrial staffing services, where he has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead complex business initiatives and optimize processes.

Throughout his career, Dan has successfully managed large-scale projects, achieving impressive results in cost reduction and operational efficiency. As a Senior Director at EmployBridge, Dan formed the Operational Center of Excellence, consisting of both PMO and Process Excellence capabilities that launched 75% of strategic initiatives within 2 years.  At Albemarle Corporation, he implemented the Procurement Center of Excellence, transforming the function into a world class organization that managed $2B in spend, and enabled $8M in cost savings across multiple categories.  During his tenure at Berry Global, Dan spearheaded projects that delivered more than $2.3M in savings, significantly impacting the company’s bottom line.  His holistic, total-cost-of-ownership approach has not only generated substantial savings but also enhanced supplier relationships and streamlined supply chains.

Dan holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, which underscores his commitment to process optimization and data-driven decision-making. Dan’s expertise in change management, stakeholder engagement, and governance has been crucial in driving adoption of new standardized processes and technologies across global organizations. With a strong foundation in project management methodologies, proficiency with systems development, and a deep understanding of global sourcing strategies, Dan continues to deliver exceptional results, positioning himself as a trusted advisor in the field of strategic sourcing.

Industries

Manufacturing
Retail
Industrial Staffing Services
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Project & Program Management
Business Transformation Consulting

Skills and Certifications

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) Development
Operational Center of Excellence (COE) Leadership
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Project & Program Management
Cost Reduction & Savings Delivery
Process Optimization
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
Supply Chain Optimization
PMO Leadership & Governance
Global Sourcing Strategy
Supplier Relationship Management
Systems Development & Implementation
Cross-Functional Initiative Execution