Joel Bryant

VP, Purchasing & Business Development

Speaker Biography:

Joel Bryant, CPSM, is the Vice President of Purchasing & Business Development at All Star Purchasing Association. He has more than 20 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management, with expertise in contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and commodity purchasing. Throughout his career, Joel has worked with manufacturers across the food, beverage, packaging, and plastics industries, helping organizations navigate changing market conditions and procurement challenges. He is a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and is passionate about sharing practical insights that help organizations strengthen their purchasing strategies and supply chain performance. 

Presentation Description:

In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, success depends on far more than machine performance and processing expertise. This presentation from All Star Purchasing will explore how blow molders can improve profitability, strengthen supply chain resilience, and gain a competitive advantage through strategic sourcing and procurement practices. All Star Purchasing helps packaging manufacturers reduce costs by leveraging collective purchasing power, supplier partnerships, and category expertise across packaging, resin, logistics, MRO, facility supplies, and other critical spend areas.

Attendees will learn practical strategies for identifying procurement savings opportunities, optimizing supplier relationships, mitigating supply chain risks, and creating sustainable cost reductions without compromising quality or service. The session will also highlight real-world examples of how manufacturers are transforming procurement from a transactional function into a strategic business driver.

This presentation directly supports the conference theme, "Beyond the Blow Molder," by focusing on the business, operational, and supply chain factors that influence profitability beyond the molding process itself. As the industry continues to address market pressures, material costs, and evolving customer demands, attendees will leave with actionable ideas to improve margins, increase purchasing power, and build more resilient manufacturing operations.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify overlooked opportunities for cost savings.
• Improve supplier performance and negotiation leverage.
• Reduce supply chain risk and increase resiliency.
• Turn procurement into a strategic advantage.
• Benchmark best practices used by leading manufacturers.