Procurement Magazine September 2022 | Page 103

NUTRABOLT really , it ' s our external partners that we have to stay extremely close to . It ’ s a lot of overcommunication , just waiting through the different challenges .”
From O ’ Toole ’ s perspective , the procurement and supply chain function of a business – particularly at Nutrabolt – is the engine that keeps the system running effectively and feeds into every aspect of the business , from legal and sales to finance .
From humble beginnings to global juggernaut Nutrabolt began as a small , grassroots business out of central Texas . Tapping into a growing market related to exercise and wellness , Nutrabolt CEO Doss Cunningham started the company himself with an aim to help build – as the company website
BRENDAN O ’ TOOLE
TITLE : VP OF PROCUREMENT INDUSTRY : HEALTH AND WELLNESS LOCATION : AUSTIN , TEXAS , US
Brendan O ’ Toole is an entrepreneurial supply chain executive with over 20 years of experience in a variety of industries including consumer packaged goods ( CPG ), health and wellness , real estate and land development , sports nutrition , in both startups and Fortune 200 companies .
In his current role with Nutrabolt , Brendan is responsible for E2E sourcing of all globally sourced materials , packaging components , and external manufacturing services for both business segments of active nutrition and functional beverages .
Previously at The Honest Company , he established their strategic sourcing and procurement department , preparing for its eventual Initial Public Offering .

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