Rick Godwin, MBA, Cpsm
About Rick Godwin, MBA, Cpsm
Rick Godwin is a Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT/Telecom at Advance Auto Parts, with extensive experience in sourcing and procurement across various organizations. He holds an MBA and a BA from North Carolina State University and has worked in roles at IBM, RTI International, First Citizens Bank, and Lenovo.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Rick Godwin serves as the Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT/Telecom at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing sourcing strategies and vendor relationships within the IT and telecommunications sectors. His work includes negotiating contract terms for a significant number of agreements, including master agreements, statements of work (SOWs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and amendments. He has also established a vendor management process to identify and review IT vendors, enhancing the company's procurement efficiency.
Professional Experience
Rick Godwin has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and operations across various organizations. Before joining Advance Auto Parts, he worked at First Citizens Bank as Vice President and Sourcing Manager from 2013 to 2017. He also held positions at RTI International, where he served as Strategic Sourcing Officer and Technology Procurement Officer from 2006 to 2013. Additionally, he worked at IBM in operations from 1999 to 2006 and at Lenovo for a brief period in 2005-2006. His diverse background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of sourcing and procurement processes.
Educational Background
Rick Godwin earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from North Carolina State University, where he studied Business Administration from 1999 to 2002. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business at the same university from 1987 to 1992. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in strategic sourcing and management.
Achievements in Sourcing Management
Throughout his career, Rick Godwin has led cross-functional sourcing teams for various projects, including 12 significant initiatives involving bid (RFx) and contract management for software, hardware, and services. His negotiation skills have resulted in the successful management of 146 agreements, showcasing his expertise in contract negotiations and vendor management.