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Brent Benscoter

Detroit Lakes,MN

Summary

Success-driven, Global-Level Manager with leadership experience in Biopharmaceuticals and Device Technology, Procurement, and Operations. Proven track record in advancing strategic alignment, M&A due diligence, facility expansions, and capacity optimization. Collaborative relationship-builder with a focus on achieving long and short-term results. Skilled in organizational change, new business integration, and continuous improvement. Strong leadership abilities in leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Procurement Manager

Aldevron
11.2019 - Current
  • Provide global results-driven leadership to all Procurement Coordinators, Purchasing Specialists, and associates
  • Manage planning, budgeting, purchasing, resource management, warehousing, scheduling, and training
  • Identify and develop strategic suppliers/partnerships to support business goals
  • Establish and manage Global Procurement team and Demand Planners
  • Manage over 2800 suppliers and inbound logistics providers
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives, achieving cost savings of over $25M since 2021
  • Direct cross-functional teams and execute Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Sales & Operations Planning
  • Maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and contractors
  • Lead Aldevron's Procurement team within Danaher organization
  • Develop and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities
  • Manage procurement staff and drive departmental growth and best practices
  • Ensure timely delivery of products and maintain quality standards
  • Maintain key operational and procurement metrics.

Procurement Director/ICM

Community Health Service Inc
11.2015 - 10.2019
  • Propose improvements to purchasing systems, vendor relationships, and cost management
  • Maintain inventory control and develop metrics for gauging inventory levels
  • Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and develop more effective invoicing and collection processes
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal vendors
  • Lead project management for new clinics and hospital-grade equipment orders
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
  • Ensure timely deliveries and monitor mobile units and company vehicles
  • Conduct year-end audits, inventory analysis, and bidding processes.

Senior Buyer, Procurement

BTD
07.2010 - 11.2015
  • Researched and qualified new suppliers to optimize quality, pricing, and delivery
  • Purchased items based on ERP requirements and obtained timely quotations
  • Handled expedites and maintained effective supplier and internal customer communications
  • Coordinated production control programs and managed production control concepts.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Enhanced supplier performance through regular evaluations and performance improvement plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

North Dakota State Univ
Fargo, ND
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Detroit Lakes Senior High School
Detroit Lakes, MN
05.1996

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • E-procurement Systems
  • Global Market Knowledge
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Bid process management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Profit and loss understanding
  • Price Negotiations
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Certificationstrainingtechnicalproficiencies

  • ASCM Certification: CPIM & CSCP
  • Cisco Certified: CCNT/ CCENT
  • Unisys 2200/600ES, IBM AS/400, IBM, Azure, Microsoft AX (Axapta) & Microsoft D365
  • IBM Blade Centers, IBM EServers, Net Qos, Cisco, Riverbed HP Proliant DL360
  • Sun Micro Systems Sunfire V60X, Dell Power Edge NTServers
  • TSM Tape Drives, DLT Media, Xerox Laser Printers

Timeline

Global Procurement Manager

Aldevron
11.2019 - Current

Procurement Director/ICM

Community Health Service Inc
11.2015 - 10.2019

Senior Buyer, Procurement

BTD
07.2010 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business

North Dakota State Univ

High School Diploma -

Detroit Lakes Senior High School

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