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.• Support new supplier qualification process and other process improvement projects within the business.• Become a subject matter expert in designated spend/categories through external research, benchmarking and analyzing cost drivers and life cycle costs. Provide market intelligence and category price trends.• Promote continuous improvement of productivity and efficiency of sourcing processes throughout the organization.

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• Gathered internal and external customer requirements and ensured the needs of all customers were met• Negotiated terms and conditions from vendors for entry in to the Master Agreement Process• Executed 4 acquisitions from a purchasing initiative, including integrating infrastructure and procurement processes• Managed vendor selection through the use of supplier evaluation tools• Supported teams in conducting negotiations with financial/bid analysis• Supervised and lead a team of four employees, including all aspects of performance management

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 2010 – July 2011)• Analyzed and monitored store inventory levels • Communicated effectively through daily and weekly calls with store management on corporate/field initiatives and reports • Reduced overall material cost by improving ordering efficiencies and internal store-to-store transfers• Reviewed replenishment reports and recommend order needs • Analyzed orders placed by store managers and made appropriate adjustments to maximize profitability and minimize lead times• Tracked orders for delivery status in logistics system to ensure on-time delivery

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