Ron Burda Email & Phone Number

Coopersburg, Pa, Us

Harleysville, Pennsylvania, United States

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

During this time, I paved a path of successful cost reductions, efficiency improvements, and enhanced customer service as an Expense Reduction Business Consultant with The Land Group Ltd., All Fab, and Meyers/T&B, to name a few. To accomplish this, I reviewed current business operations, analyzed existing practices, and formulated recommendations to steer the corresponding initiatives toward a specific and commercially meaningful direction and fulfill 100% of business outcomes.I proved myself an effective team member at the ground level by mobilizing problem-solving and communication and inspiring group attitudes toward tackling collective hurdles. Prioritizing constant attention to high-level business objectives, I ensured detailed yet succinct & engaging liaison with stakeholders at all levels.SELECT ACHIEVEMENT: As a testament to my success with The Land Group Ltd, I reduced company costs.

I spearhead end-to-end operations over the firm’s acquisition function, from project management and conflict resolution to strategic pricing positioning.Managing the entire cycle of acquisitions, I converged divergent efforts across multiple objectives by translating my core competencies of negotiation excellence, cost reduction, and property analysis into purposeful action that generated significant returns for The Land Group Ltd.In doing so, I exercised a leadership style balancing efficiency, collaboration, and adaptability. My chief focus was achieving real estate results company-wide while championing growth, sustainability, and innovation through each process.SELECT ACHIEVEMENT: As a testament to my success with The Land Group Ltd, I saved $400K in purchases and reduced $100K in expenses.

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

Earlier in my career, during my tenure with PPL Services Corporation, I was entrusted with leading procurement strategies and contract negotiations.By centralizing each subsequent project’s myriad elements (from market trends monitoring and supplier performance analysis to cost savings identification) & sharpening a laser-like focus on only the mission-critical milestones, I provided a singular vision & oversight that comprehensively secured coverage over the fulfillment of all deliverables.Throughout my Chief Negotiator & Commodity Manager tenure, I advocated for quality and cost-effectiveness while striving to exemplify efficiency, collaboration, and adaptability. Employing a hands-on approach to procurement, I animated peer & client interactions with negotiation skills and analytical thinking, inciting the team with the drive necessary to rapidly fulfill all group-wide goals.SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: As verification of my merit and service to PPL Services Corporation, I successfully implemented procurement strategies for commodities such as metals, plastics, and wire & cable, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. I managed the resource acquisition of $150 Million, developed strong working relationships with suppliers, and successfully coordinated emergency materials and services for PPL Utilities and the Material Emergency Material System (MEMS). I managed a $250 million substation project and three other major projects, handling procurement and logistical operations effectively. My acquisition negotiation skills resulted in savings of over $4 million per year and even exceeded $7 million and $10 million in multiple years. I developed innovative algorithms to increase inventory turnover and reduce excess stock, leading to an impressive $1.5 million savings. As the Chief Negotiator for a $500 million project involving poles, wire/cable, and fiber optics, I secured $35 million in savings for the company.

Before my Senior Procurement Analyst role, I served as Corporate Security Specialist with the same company, managing corporate security and risk mitigation.With an overarching responsibility encompassing day-to-day management of a large corporation’s security, my chief mandate was ensuring the safety and security of the organization’s assets. I led, influenced, and worked alongside diverse expert security professionals. I synthesized cross-functional staff skills, generated symbiotic relationships, and achieved synergistic aims.In accomplishing this, I leveraged my managerial and interpersonal skills to energize all business units & professionals I contacted (from deep involvement to minor consultations). Embracing a philosophy emphasizing holistic business unity, cross-functional alliance, and concerted action, I furthered the success of all team members with harmony, productivity, and empathy.SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: Through my efforts across corporate security and risk mitigation, I successfully developed and implemented security policies and procedures, conducted risk assessments, and managed physical security systems.

As PPL Services Corporation’s Purchasing Specialist, I effectively straddled functions between the company’s procurement and vendor management targets.During this, I centralized the company’s various sourcing, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance problems, offering a unified, concentrated, and clear command over the most impactful action steps. In so doing, I exceeded my role’s expectations, solved business problems, and fueled the firm’s ongoing procurement success.Day-to-day, I partnered with cross-functional departments, learning from and jointly unearthing synergistic opportunities with adaptability and effective communication. The mutual nature of all my workplace relations cultivated my team’s ability to thrive, achieve outstanding results, and earn collective fulfillment.SELECT ACHIEVEMENT: Leveraging a history of procurement expertise, I accelerated the company’s advancement toward bottom-line results, avoiding operational redundancies and managing vendor relationships to ensure favorable terms and pricing.

I effectively straddled functions between the company’s procurement data analysis and process improvement targets.During this, I centralized the company’s various cost-saving identification, procurement policy development, and cross-functional collaboration problems, offering a unified, concentrated, and clear command over the most impactful action steps. In so doing, I exceeded my role’s expectations, solved business problems, and fueled the firm’s ongoing procurement success.Day-to-day, I partnered with cross-functional departments, learning from and jointly unearthing synergistic opportunities with adaptability and effective communication. The mutual nature of all my workplace relations cultivated my team’s ability to thrive, achieve outstanding results, and earn collective fulfillment.SELECT ACHIEVEMENT: Leveraging a history of procurement expertise, I accelerated the company’s advancement toward bottom-line results, analyzing procurement data and trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Advanced Negotiation Skills

Aas, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Phillip Faye Memorial Award ( Highest Grade Point Average) 4.0

Act 120, Criminal Justice And Corrections

Activities and Societies: President 30th police training class