Gary Lew Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, New York, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

Contract employee responsible for purchasing operations and supporting Work Day ERP implementation. Place orders with suppliers, validate contracts and pricing, confirm receipt of goods, manage back orders, and update item master file.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Responsible for delivering training programs to designated company units and ensure user adaption for the company’s BirchStreet Procure-to-Pay procurement platform. Respond to support requests, providing both remote and on-site support to unit personnel. Recommend alternative instructional strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the training program.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Director of Purchasing (2013-2019)Auxiliary Business Operations Manager (2013-2019)Oversaw purchasing and contract management for the College. Selected suppliers, produced agreements, and administered day-to-day purchasing functions. Procured capital equipment, furniture, supplies, and services. Assessed vendor performance. Managed Auxiliary Business Operations (bookstore, vending, mailroom and receiving operations with 4.5 FTE, unionized staff; monitored $4 million expense budget and $6 million in revenue. Reviewed monthly VISA spending and reported to management. Procured electric and gas utilities ($2.5M), negotiated contracts and fixed rates. Managed travel management contractor. Developed proposals for cost reduction and operating efficiency for maintenance supplies, vehicle fleet leasing, and in-plant printing. Leveraged buying power of cooperative purchasing organizations: Educational & Institutional Cooperative, OMNIA Partners, Energy Cooperative of America, and NY State Office of General Services. Implemented business-to-business purchasing platform for Amazon, $50K. Designated as Card Program Administrator for VISA Purchasing Card Program, managed $900K credit line; controlled VISA card spending limits, opened and terminated accounts, and filed disputes with bank. Implemented closed catalog cost control program for office supplies, annual savings $60K. Worked with consultant to develop revised P &L statement for Auxiliary Business Operations. Reduced labor through attrition by creating centralized mailboxes, annual savings of $125K. Coordinated with architects, engineers, interior design, and trades on new and renovated buildings including:○ Market Café, converted auxiliary dining hall to a “Grab and Go” dining venue. ○ Physician Assistant Program, Science Hall, classrooms, offices & laboratories.○ Library renovation, converted floor containing book stacks to student study and lounge area. ○ ESPN3 Studio, control room consoles and studio.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Managed facilities operations campus-wide. Supervised and coordinated with contractors. Procured electrical and natural gas utilities for campus, prepared energy usage/cost reports. Acted as ‘Facilities Manager On-Call’ after-hours. Represented College as primary liaison for on-site contracted auxiliary service providers $6MM (Dining, Bookstore, Vending). Coordinated with architects, engineers, interior design and trades. Monitored service provider’s quality and performance, and ensured contract compliance. Implemented and managed vehicle fleet fuel program, secured a 5% rebate for fuel purchases, opened and terminated fuel cards, approved vendor’s invoice, created report for the controller. Developed off-campus merchant program, coordinated with contractor to recruit local merchants for cashless payment system using student’s taxable declining meal plan dollars. Implemented financial controls for facilities management & budgeting. Implemented Standardized Service Provider Agreement contract for Canisius. Developed e-procurement punch-out catalogs for maintenance supplies, stationary, and office supplies. Introduced RFP’s for contracted services and managed bidding process. Sourced, procured, managed delivery & installation of furniture and equipment for building projects including: Science Hall, 2012, converted former Blue Cross Building to classrooms, offices, computer laboratories, café, kitchen, resident student mailboxes, and receiving dock.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Managed purchasing operations; supervised buyers (1.5 FTE) and two part-time work-study students. Specified, sourced, and procured products and services for campus-wide use, including, but not limited to, office supplies, stationary, furniture, computers & food service equipment. Negotiated and maintained equipment lease agreements. Oversaw in-plant printing operation: supervised staff (1 manager and 2 FTE) as well as bookstore operations and mailroom operations ($250K postage/shipping expenditures). Spearheaded VISA Purchasing Card Program and introduced stockless supplies programs. Maximized savings by utilizing NYS OSG Contracts and other purchasing cooperatives. Participated on implementation team for BANNER software for purchasing. Implemented digital shipping and receiving for the organization. Migrated print production from offset printing to digital printing. Coordinated with architects, engineers, interior design, and trades on new and renovated buildings including:○ Dugan Residence Hall, new building, for 270 resident students.○ Demerly Hall, convert former auto dealership to maintenance shops, Women’s Business Center and Human Performance Research Center.○ Delevan Townhouse Residence (formerly Delevan Armory site), four new buildings.○ Campion Hall, renovated a former seminary building to a residence hall for students.○ Montante Cultural Center, converted former church to a Performing Arts Center.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration