Robert Nichol Jr. , Cpsm, Cpsd
About Robert Nichol Jr. , Cpsm, Cpsd
Robert Nichol Jr., CPSM, CPSD, is a Sourcing Procurement Manager at Automation Anywhere and the Founder of Rec League Swag, with a diverse background in procurement, finance, and sales.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Robert Nichol Jr. currently holds multiple key positions. As the Founder of Rec League Swag in the United States, he oversees the company’s operations, including website design, digital marketing strategy, and social media marketing. He is also a Sourcing Procurement Manager at Automation Anywhere, managing procurement operations remotely. Additionally, he is active in the Procurement Foundry as a Foundry Fund Sub Committee Member, contributing to the organization’s strategic initiatives and funding activities.
Former Roles and Experience
Robert Nichol Jr.’s extensive professional background includes roles at notable organizations. He worked at Laureate Education, Inc. in various capacities, such as Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager – Center of Excellence (CoE), US Country Manager, and Procurement Analyst – Real Estate. He also held a position as Client Service Director at Robert Half Management Resources and served as Outside Sales Account Executive and Inside Account Manager at Varia Systems, Inc. Additionally, he was the Finance Director – Aftermarkets Parts Division for Alpha Company 101, LLC and worked as Leasing Representative at DLC Management Corp. Lastly, he served as Central Region Director at NAI Global.
Educational Background
Robert Nichol Jr. studied Public Administration at Miami University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Birmingham Brother Rice from 1995 to 1999.
Major Projects and Implementations
Throughout his career, Robert Nichol Jr. has led several significant projects. At Laureate Education, Inc., he was chosen as the US Project Leader for a $56M segment of the company’s global transformation project. He also implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to save over 1,000 hours annually. At Alpha Company 101, LLC, he managed an online Purchase Order (PO) platform migration project, streamlining PO processing time through the adoption of Ariba. He also implemented PowerBI at Laureate, training global field staff across more than 10 countries in using a spend categorization tool.
Digital Design and E-commerce
In his role at Rec League Swag, Robert Nichol Jr. designed and built the company's website, incorporating e-commerce functionalities and a comprehensive digital marketing strategy. He also engages in digital graphic design, creating customized logos based on input from youth athletes. These efforts showcase his proficiency in combining digital design with practical business applications.