Benjamin Gardner
About Benjamin Gardner
Benjamin Gardner is a Senior Purchasing Manager at Procter & Gamble with a background in military operations and intelligence.
Company
Benjamin Gardner is currently employed at Procter & Gamble as a Senior Purchasing Manager since 2021. Procter & Gamble, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a global leader in consumer goods. His role involves overseeing purchasing strategies and procurement processes to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
Title
Benjamin Gardner holds the position of Senior Purchasing Manager at Procter & Gamble. His expertise in this role is supported by his extensive background in operations and intelligence, which he gained during his tenure with the United States Air Force.
Career at United States Air Force
Benjamin Gardner served in the United States Air Force in various leadership roles. From 2016 to 2021, he was the Director Of Operations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and from 2015 to 2016, he was the Director of Intelligence Operations at Holloman Air Force Base. Prior to these roles, he served as the Director of Intelligence from 2012 to 2015 and as Director Of Operations from 2011 to 2012 at the same base. His early career included roles such as Intelligence Supervisor and Intelligence Analyst Team Lead.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Gardner has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oregon State University (1994-1998). He then pursued a Master's degree in Strategic Intelligence, Analysis Concentration at American Military University (2007-2009), followed by a Master's in Military Operational Art and Science/Studies from USAF Air Command and Staff College (2010-2012). Additionally, he holds a graduate certificate in Bible Studies from Western Seminary (2014-2016).
Background in Procurement and Intelligence
With a strong foundation in both procurement and intelligence, Benjamin Gardner's career trajectory showcases his capability to handle complex operational and strategic roles. His current role as Senior Purchasing Manager at Procter & Gamble involves leveraging his military background to optimize procurement processes.