Nick Bush
About Nick Bush
Nick Bush is a Procurement Manager at Kodiak Cakes, with a background in procurement and supply chain management spanning over a decade. He has held various roles in companies such as Vobev, ICU Medical, and Backcountry.com, where he focused on enhancing sales, improving inventory turnover, and implementing data-driven procurement processes.
Current Role at Kodiak Cakes
Nick Bush serves as the Procurement Manager at Kodiak Cakes, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing procurement processes and vendor relationships. He strategically enhances annual sales while improving inventory turnover and cash flow. His efforts include securing vendor discounts, which contribute to the overall efficiency of the procurement operations.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Kodiak Cakes, Nick Bush worked as a Buyer at Vobev from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. He also held a Buyer position at ICU Medical from 2019 to 2021 for two years in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. During his tenure at these companies, he was responsible for managing procurement activities and resolving cross-departmental issues related to invoices and product data.
Education and Expertise
Nick Bush earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Saint Michael's College, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in procurement and supply chain management. He has developed expertise in implementing data-driven changes in procurement processes, which enhances operational efficiency.
Career Background
Nick Bush has a diverse career background that includes various roles in procurement and management. He worked as a Front Office Manager at Canyons Resort from 2013 to 2014 for ten months and as an Order Fulfillment Coordinator at Reading Plus from 2010 to 2011 for one year. Additionally, he spent five years as a Buyer at Backcountry.com from 2014 to 2019, where he managed two merchandise categories and built strong vendor relationships.
Achievements in Procurement
Throughout his career, Nick Bush has achieved significant results in procurement management. He has strategically enhanced annual sales and improved inventory turnover and cash flow. His ability to forge strong vendor relationships has facilitated the achievement of shared goals with suppliers and internal teams, contributing to the success of the organizations he has worked with.