Bret G. Email & Phone Number

Since Procurex launched in 2002, organizations have saved millions of dollars every year on everything from energy purchases and rock salt to supercomputers and police cars. We have managed more than 40,000+ reverse auction events and $45,000,000,000+ in contract value through our auction platform. With documented savings north of $8.5 billion, Procurex has the experience and world-class technology to deliver results to your institution.We are an extension of your procurement team. We work hand-in-glove with your people to find the best-fit vendors at the best available prices. We work with our customers to: Identify purchases to put through the reverse auction process Normalize your specifications to level the playing field Manage vendor communication and training Project manage the entire bid process Host and manage the auction event Handle post-auction follow-up

Listed skills include Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Cold Calling, and 18 others.

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  Ceo

  Procurex, Inc.

  Jun 2007 - Present - Erie, Pennsylvania, Us

  Sales strategy began early for Bret, as a college student studying economics at Penn State University and working part-time at a retail store, Bret became a top performing salesperson, outpacing even the full-time managers.Out of college, he was among the youngest and highest performing regional managers for an import company. Bret quickly rose to partner and helped facilitate the sale of the business.By then, Bret was prepared for his biggest career challenge – transforming the reverse auction industry. A decade ago, when Bret took over Procurex, reverse auctions were used almost exclusively for low-level commodity goods and designed primarily to secure the lowest-cost vendor. Bret knew reverse auctions held so much more money-saving potential for our clients.Today, with Bret’s leadership, a phenomenal team, and a world-class software platform, Procurex leads web-based auctions for everything from low-level commodities to high-end supercomputers; guard services and all manner of goods. Until recently, many of these goods and services weren’t considered by the industry to be viable candidates for reverse auctions. And he knows, for clients, it isn’t simply about the price. It’s about getting the best fit vendor for the best value.To ensure success, Bret is always looking for the openings – going right when the crowd zigs left or looking for opportunities everybody else has missed. His hands on approach to all facets of the business drives Procurex’s operational excellence. From reviewing client RFP specs to exploring the cost drivers of suppliers; Bret thrives in an environment that allows him to lead Procurex to deliver well beyond our client’s expectations.When you work with Procurex, you are most likely going to hear him ask:“How can we do this better?”“How can we serve our clients better?”“How can we drive more value for our clients and their suppliers?”

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  Penn State University

  Economics