PURCHASING MANAGEMENT | COMMODITY MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC SOURCINGTo quote one manager, “…If you are looking for someone to take initiative and challenge the status quo to extract additional benefit then Dave is the ideal person.” Certified Supply Chain Professional in the business of helping companies with Commodity Management, Sourcing, Purchasing and Analysis. Problem solver embracing change with the Energy to turn Challenges into Successes. Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers to proven economic results - CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) 2014 and 2017, MBA in Business Administration in 2010, Karrass Effective Negotiation 2010, Lean Process trained in 2012, Leaders of the New Economy trained 2013. Recommended for Supplier Relationship Management, customer focus, teamwork and Process Improvement as well as ‘top notch’ analyst, professionalism, experience in procurement, attention to detail, dedication, invaluable team member, passion, and positive communication. The five plus years at Ferro Corporation introduced me to Raw Material Sourcing and Purchasing and a whole new world of logistics at the local plant and purveying material across the country as well as international origins. Transferable skills guided success in the consultant role at Current Lighting Solutions, powered by GE.And now leadership and experience fuel success in purchasing management at Zircoa in support of Steel and Aerospace industries among other businesses. Specialties: Commodity Management Purchasing and Planning of Raw Materials in SAP and SysProStrategic Sourcing / TCO - Total Cost of OwnershipSupplier Relationship Management, KPI’s & ScorecardsLeadership of Cross-functional teamsContract development and implementation from Project Management elements: RFI, RFP, RFQNegotiationDemand Planning / SIOP in SAPPurchasing for redistribution - JD Edwards, SAP, Epicor Eclipse - Eterm & SolarMRP Purchasing ERP systems M2M, DAI, MRO (Indirect) Purchasing