David White
David White is vice president of Global Procurement at Merit Medical Systems Inc., where he oversees global direct and indirect spend supporting Merit’s medical device manufacturing operations. Merit develops, manufactures, and markets disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures across several clinical specialties. Prior to joining Merit, White spent 16 years in finance and commercial equipment leasing. He holds a business degree from the University of Utah. Outside of work, he enjoys backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking with his wife and three children.
Wednesday October 7, 2026
Supplier Agreements in the Age of Partnerships
As OEM/supplier relationships continue to transform, what do current supplier agreements look like? What are today’s critical factors and what’s gone by the wayside? How do you develop a supplier agreement for a partnership rather than a transactional relationship? Representatives from both sides of the aisle—supplier and OEM—will share their experiences, best practices, and recommendations for navigating the intricacies of today’s agreements in this panel-based session.
Moderated by Bill Ellerkamp.