Dave Conrad

Subject matter expert and procurement supply chain manager for commercial group, for CFR and Carbon plate and tubing products.

• Oversaw vendor performance and quality for product lines.
• Negotiated pricing for spot and annual contracts.
• Managed inventory of CFR and Carbon plate products for many years, meeting company DOS goals.
• Managed direct reports on procurement buy team.
• Recommended and implemented additions to product inventory, contributing to sales growth.
• Worked with sales mgmt. and price book team on price book recommendations.
• Mentored Junior product managers on best practices and methodologies.

Subject matter expert and procurement supply chain manager for commercial group, for CFR products.

• Managed vendor performance and quality assurance for product lines.
• Negotiated competitive pricing for spot and annual contracts, optimizing procurement strategy.
• Managed direct reports on procurement buy team.
• Identified and implemented product inventory enhancements to drive sales growth.

• Cultivated relationships with key accounts to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Developed sales strategies to increase market share and client engagement.
• Led weekly meetings to align team goals and share best practices.
• Compiled reports on sales performance and market insights to inform upper management's strategic decisions.
• Led team of outside sales representatives, delivering guidance and training to drive sales effectiveness.

• Led inside sales team to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Trained staff on sales techniques and product knowledge to improve sales effectiveness.
• Coordinated with production teams for on-time order fulfillment.