Rich Eddington
About Rich Eddington
Rich Eddington serves as the Senior Vice President of Procurement at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in procurement and sales management across various companies, he has contributed significantly to the food industry.
Work at Inspire
Rich Eddington has held multiple roles at Inspire Brands since 2019. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Procurement, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was Vice President of Procurement from 2021 to 2022 and Vice President of Protein Procurement from 2019 to 2021. His work at Inspire Brands focuses on enhancing procurement strategies and optimizing supply chain operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Inspire Brands, Rich Eddington worked at Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, as Senior Director of Poultry Procurement from 2014 to 2019. His responsibilities included managing poultry supply chains and procurement processes. He also served as Distribution Manager at Marshall Durbin for 11 months in 2011 and as North American Sales Manager/Poultry Category Manager at AJC International from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Rich Eddington studied at Berry College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Economics from 1989 to 1991. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in procurement and sales management within the food industry.
Career Timeline
Rich Eddington's career spans over two decades in the food industry. He began his career at Gold Kist Inc. as a Sales Manager from 2000 to 2007, followed by a similar role at Pilgrim's Pride in 2006-2007. His progression in procurement roles has included significant positions at various organizations, culminating in his current senior leadership role at Inspire Brands.