Jim Courville

Director of Outsource, Procurement Advisor Asia Region

2015 – Present

Work closely with global clients of all industries, to solve supply chain bottle necks and source unique products. Being a lifelong endurance athlete, I naturally have a focus specifically within the race and fitness space. Proven ability to find the best quality products at the lowest cost through in-depth sourcing networks and key negotiation strategies. Saving money, educating clients, learning, and driving efficiencies is what you can expect when we collaborate.

Director of Procurement

2011 – 2015

-Act as the global leader for sourcing of consumables and merchandise across the company. Including textile, metals, hard goods and soft goods - Lead negotiations with vendors and deliver best total value including quality, price, lead time and terms and serve as the procurement and contract expert resource for assigned commodities and projects - Source new products and new suppliers as required both domestically and foreign - Create and maintain strong business relationships at all levels of the organization - Lead team of buyers to obtain necessary consumable and hard goods domestically for all USA races - Negotiating contracts domestically and foreign for all goods globally purchased - Sourcing and developing projects across all business units within Spartan Race globally

Project Manager Certified Arborist

2004 – 2011

Leading teams of Arborists to safely and successfully complete commercial, residential and government jobs related to all aspects of Arboriculture.

1996 – 2000