Supply & Demand Chain Executive names Chad Mulligan a 2025 Pro to Know

The Procurement Pros to Know award recognizes RED BEAR Negotiation's CEO and Founder as an outstanding procurement executive

CROWN POINT, Ind., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RED BEAR Negotiation, the global leader in sales and procurement negotiation training, today announced CEO & Founder Chad Mulligan has been named a 2025 Procurement Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain. This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

Chad Mulligan's leadership at RED BEAR Negotiation builds on over 40 years of legacy, beginning with BayGroup International, where he founded the company's procurement training practice. After BayGroup was sold in 2013, Mulligan became the exclusive distributor of the company's procurement training programs. He later acquired full ownership of the content that now forms the core of RED BEAR's innovative negotiation and collaboration training. 

"Many of today's supply chain pros are more than just leaders within their space; they're true pioneers of change. This year's list of winners really pushed the boundaries in all facets; creating, implementing, transforming, innovating, reinventing, and collaborating. They executed on all fronts, over-delivering and over-performing. They are true professionals to know in the supply chain space," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.

One of the most unique aspects of Mulligan's leadership is his client-first philosophy paired with a measurable results-driven approach. This philosophy has become a hallmark of RED BEAR Negotiation's success. His purpose is to transform the lives of negotiators and the results they achieve both personally and professionally. 

"At RED BEAR, we've always been committed to understanding the specific challenges our clients face and delivering solutions that create lasting value," said Chad Mulligan, CEO and Founder of RED BEAR Negotiation. "This award is a testament to our team's dedication and our shared mission to empower organizations through better negotiation practices, driving long-term success for our clients."

In an industry often focused on quick solutions, Mulligan has built a company that prioritizes deep, consultative relationships with clients. His focus is on understanding clients' specific needs and providing solutions that directly create opportunities with tangible ROI for their business. RED BEAR's training programs are designed to solve real-world challenges, which is why they deliver a remarkable $54 return on every dollar invested.

Mulligan's leadership has positioned RED BEAR as a trusted partner for some of the world's most influential organizations, positioning them to succeed in negotiations, build more resilient supply chains, and confidently navigate complex procurement environments. 

RED BEAR Negotiation Awards and Recognition
RED BEAR Negotiation is proud to receive ongoing industry recognition. Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2024 and 2023 recognized RED BEAR for its proprietary procurement negotiation training, Negotiating With Suppliers™ (NWS). Selling Power recognized RED BEAR as a 2024 and 2023 Top Sales Training Company and 2024 and 2023 Top Virtual Sales Training Company due to the strength and depth of its sales training offerings, demonstrable ROI, and robust client testimonials. RED BEAR was a featured speaker at ISM World 2024 and has also been recognized by Training Industry and other notable organizations.

Industry-leading publications like Supply Chain Brain, Industry Week, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Supply Chain Management Review, Global Trade Magazine, the Institute for Supply Management, and Sales & Marketing Management

About RED BEAR Negotiation
RED BEAR transforms people, teams, and organizations into world-class negotiators. Trusted, forward-thinking companies around the world, across every industry, from the Fortune 500 to high-growth start-ups rely on RED BEAR's proprietary negotiation training to accelerate revenue/margin growth, reduce costs, drive greater internal alignment, improve cross-cultural expertise, and support achievement of other critical corporate goals. RED BEAR's training courses and expertise lie in sales negotiation, procurement negotiation, and cross-cultural negotiation. For more information, visit www.redbearnegotiation.com.

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and its sister publication, Food Logistics, also operate SCN Summit and the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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