Benjamin Curry Email & Phone Number

Norwalk, CT, US

• Support Sourcing Team in the development, promotion, and execution of strategies with defined plans for cost savings, service level agreements and risk assessment.
• Lead sourcing projects and negotiations with suppliers to improve cost, service, quality, and inventory for designated spend/categories.
• Provide analysis of spend data, price fluctuations, and market trends to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives within designated spend/categories.
• Analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate spend across our supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives.
• Use of competitive bid process to ensure we have the best possible pricing.
• Responsible for strategic supplier relationships and performance. Support in business reviews with top suppliers and regularly re-evaluate supplier ranking within designated spend/categories.

Cranberry Township, PA, US

• Develop procurement strategies for the electronic components in the nuclear division to deliver cost reduction programs by partnering with vendor and suppliers
• Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing agreements
• Partner with Engineering and Production Planners to ensure project scope and proper procurement and on-time delivery of category
• Participate in companywide procurement initiatives and meetings to ensure cross-functional knowledge is being delivered consistently amongst the function

Houston, TX, US

• Implemented 20+ Master Purchasing Agreements company wide
• Negotiated annual pricing structures
• Executed and led integration of all third party logistic partners
• Developed purchasing strategies, including cost savings opportunities and improvement in products and supplier management
• Implemented company rebate programs saving a total of over $10 M+
• Issued purchase orders and handled expedited orders

Eighty Four, PA, US

• Negotiated all aspects of 65 purchasing agreements with both partnered and new vendors, including negotiating the payment terms and conditions, volume rebates and advertising rebates
• Responsible for millwork category, which achieved over $121 Million in sales for 2014
• Led the purchasing of interior, exterior and commercial doors including door slabs, hinges and components for all 84 Lumber Stores
• Handled all exterior millwork being processed throughout the entire enterprise
• Worked closely with Area Managers, Store Managers, and Outside Sales Associates on large scale projects to ensure selection of the best suppliers and confirm the lowest pricesInventory/Operations Manager (September.
• Analyzed and monitored store inventory levels

Washington, DC, US

• 0311 Rifleman – Fire Team Leader
• Lead and supervised a team of 5 Special Operations capable Marines
• Qualified to be in the Special Operations Training Group (SOTG)  Received certificates in Non-Lethal Weapons Training  Certified in Small Craft Beach Landing and Assault Climbing
• Honorable Discharge - current connected/protected veteran