About
Background
Chris Bates, Founder & Managing Director
A bit more about the company...when exploring new or unfamiliar territory, agreement on direction is critical. The foundation of an agreement is making a firm commitment. Follow-through on the commitment establishes trust. A well mapped out plan enables execution. Stillman Bay Consulting ("SBC") was formed in alignment with these tenets and with the intent to help businesses make informed, fact-based decisions. SBC works to help its clients establish trusted business relationships that drive positive outcomes. Detailed planning and execution are the hallmarks of SBC's service delivery.
The concepts of commitment, trust and execution are at the core of Stillman Bay Consulting's mission to provide direction and deliver quality results for its clients. We look forward to working with you. Thank you.
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-Chris Bates
Stillman Bay Consulting, established 2022, is a Boston-based consulting firm focusing on procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, negotiation and contracting services. Company founder Chris Bates has over 25 years of experience in industry procurement, management consulting and in executive leadership roles across a variety of industries. He has led international teams managing various categories, sourcing and negotiating goods and services arrangements for indirect and direct spend areas. Chris has served on leadership teams through several procurement transformations. He has developed and implemented procurement processes and best-practices and led complex negotiation and contracting efforts with numerous large, multi-national companies and mid-market firms. Chris' experience in industry, management consulting, higher education and local government is a unique differentiator, which enables him to provide a diverse perspective and apply procurement best-practices in a variety of settings.