Purchasing & Negotiation Expert; Author of "Green Purchasing and Sustainability"; Certified Purchasing Professional
Robert Menard Biography
Robert Menard is a purchasing and negotiation expert with a career spanning more than three decades in consulting, training, coaching, and business advisory services for clients across the United States and internationally. Menard's clients include multinational corporations in various industries, as well as small businesses, government agencies at all levels, nonprofits, social service organizations, and associations. He is recognized for his philosophy that cost, rather than price, is the true measure of value in transactions, establishing him as an authoritative voice in the purchasing profession.
Menard has delivered more than 2,000 training workshops, seminars, and presentations to professionals in the purchasing and procurement field. He has served clients in 47 states and five foreign countries, providing expertise in negotiation, supply chain management, and procurement best practices. His keynote addresses and seminars have reached audiences in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, finance, and the nonprofit sector.
Menard is the author of several works, including "Green Purchasing and Sustainability" and "You're the Buyer — You Negotiate It." He has also produced the "Negotiation Tactics and Counter Tactics" CD set, as well as multiple ebooks and online study programs focused on negotiation skills and procurement strategies.
Menard holds the designations of Certified Purchasing Professional, Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant, Certified Green Purchasing Professional, and Certified Professional Purchasing Manager. He serves as a coach and advisor to the Certified Purchasing Professional designation conferred by the American Purchasing Society, and is a Strategic Partner to the American Purchasing Society. Menard is a member of the National Speakers Association and is fluent in French and Italian, supporting his work with international clients. His combination of credentials and experience positions him as a resource for organizations seeking to enhance their purchasing and negotiation capabilities.
Robert Menard Speaking Topics
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It Ain't the Price
Its the COST! Negotiation
• the Number One Business Skill
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Robert Menard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as It Ain't the Price. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert Menard for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Robert Menard generally travels from Flower Mound, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Scott Shellstrom, Louis-Philippe Loncke, Danny Mekić and Harish Shah. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert Menard for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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