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Mike Swales, MBA, CPSM

Chief Procurement Officer at First Advantage

First Advantage•Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Strategic Chief Procurement Officer with a proven track record of transforming procurement organizations into enterprise value drivers that accelerate growth, strengthen resilience, and enhance competitive advantage. Expertise in aligning global sourcing strategy with long-term business objectives to deliver sustainable cost optimization, operational agility, and risk mitigation. Adept at leading large-scale transformation initiatives, complex negotiations, and building strategic supplier partnerships.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • First AdvantageCurrent
    Jul 2021–Present· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Procurement OfficerCurrent
      May 2026–Present
    • Senior Vice President and Head of Global Procurement
      Jul 2024–May 2026
    • Vice President, Global Head, Procurement
      Dec 2021–Jul 2024
    • Director, Technology Procurement
      Jul 2021–Nov 2021
  • Visa
    Apr 2018–Jul 2021· 3 yrs 3 mos
    • Director, Software Sourcing
      Apr 2018–Jul 2021
  • Dell Technologies
    May 2014–Apr 2018· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Global Commodity Manager, Technology Hardware
      May 2014–Apr 2018
  • Textron Aviation
    Jun 2011–May 2014· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Strategic Sourcing Manager, Aircraft Components and Systems
      Jun 2011–May 2014
  • Bombardier
    Apr 2008–Jun 2011· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Material Logistics | Strategic Sourcing, Aircraft Components and Systems
      Apr 2008–Jun 2011
  • Sprint
    2000–2007· 7 yrs
    • Manager, Sales
      2000–2007

Education

Bachelors

Business Administration

Missouri State University

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Mike Swales, MBA, CPSM
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Supply ChainProduct DevelopmentProject PlanningInformation TechnologySix SigmaLean ManufacturingStrategic SourcingGlobal SourcingPurchasingAerospaceProcurementProgram ManagementStrategyContinuous ImprovementSupply Chain ManagementLogisticsSupply ManagementManufacturingTrainingBudgets