Jake Harmer
About Jake Harmer
Jake Harmer serves as a Category Leader I at Intermountain Health, where he has managed over 300 vendor contracts since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Global Supply Chain from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium.
Work at Intermountain Health
Jake Harmer has served as a Category Leader I at Intermountain Health since 2021. In this role, he has managed over 300 vendor contracts, focusing on optimizing results for both the organization and its partners. He has developed and implemented vendor strategies in collaboration with senior leadership across multiple indirect service categories. His work contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement processes within the healthcare system.
Education and Expertise
Jake Harmer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus on Global Supply Chain from Brigham Young University, which he completed from 2011 to 2016. He further enhanced his qualifications by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium between 2019 and 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and procurement.
Background in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Jake Harmer worked at Honeywell as a Senior Project Manager from 2019 to 2021. He also held positions as a Project Management Analyst and participated in the Integrated Supply Chain Rotational Development Program at Honeywell. His experience includes working on the Supplier Transformations Team at Honeywell Aerospace, where he focused on supplier transitions and transformations.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Intermountain Health, Jake Harmer gained experience as a Warehouse Worker at BYU Central Stores for eight months in 2011-2012. He also interned at Wencor Group as a Purchasing Intern from 2015 to 2017 and worked as a Network Supply Analyst Intern at Caterpillar Inc. in 2016. These roles provided him with foundational skills in supply chain and procurement.
Professional Development Programs
Jake participated in the University Rotational Development Program at Honeywell, which allowed him to gain diverse experience in production, project management, and procurement. This program contributed to his professional growth and understanding of the complexities involved in supply chain management.