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Glen Feathers

Summary

Procurement expert with robust background in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. Known for driving cost savings and optimizing vendor relationships while maintaining high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in contract negotiation, risk management, and process improvement. Recognized for reliability and achieving measurable results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Procurement

The Giorgi Companies
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with global counterparts to leverage scale advantages in negotiations while maintaining local market relevance in product selection or service offerings.
  • Led contract negotiation efforts for major suppliers, ensuring favorable terms that supported business requirements while mitigating risk exposure.
  • Conducted regular supplier performance reviews to track progress against expectations, addressing any areas requiring corrective action or improvement initiatives.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication, collaboration, and mutual goal-setting for long-term partnerships.
  • Championed procurement best practices throughout the organization by providing training and support to stakeholders in areas such as contract management, supplier selection, or risk mitigation.
  • Managed competitive bidding processes for high-value contracts using a structured approach to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with procurement policies.
  • Implemented cost control measures through disciplined budget management and spend analysis, optimizing resource allocation for maximum return on investment.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Giorgi Mushroom Co.
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Oversees the sourcing of direct and indirect materials
  • Involved in the annual CAPEX projects and sourcing/implementation of technical hardware/software.
  • Hedging Fuel, Natural Gas & Electric commodities
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
  • Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of digital tools and automation.
  • Managed regional procurement team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timely delivery of materials.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction projects, achieving significant savings without compromising quality or service levels.

Purchasing/Production Manager

Pennsy Supply
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Oversees the strategic hedging of all energy commodities on an annual basis against the business forecast and best interests of the company
  • Led operations in purchasing, receiving, and maintaining inventory control while successfully collaborating with domestic and international vendors to sustain competitive pricing
  • Involved in the annual CAPEX purchases of nearly 17 million in spend
  • Managed a team of 8 along with being a touch point with over 300 employees/ 20 locations
  • Implemented new MRP system along with introducing a receipting process to stay SOX compliant
  • Driving purchasing agents into strategic buyers through advanced training and process improvements
  • Working with executive management on continues improvement of process
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Purchasing/ Project Management

Primus Technologies
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed daily inventory exceeding $200m, daily purchasing of 2,200+ items while maintaining a 95% in stock rate at time of kit needed to support three 1500k sq.
  • Led operations in purchasing, receiving, and maintaining inventory control while successfully collaborating with domestic and international vendors to sustain competitive pricing
  • Modules including manufacturing, MRP, Item master, DRP, SFC, INV, BOM's, routings, work centers and forecasting
  • Validated general ledger coding, pricing, supplier data, and invoicing accuracy prior to submission for processing
  • Oversaw budgets, trade partner pricing, and material ordering to ensure the success of current and future projects
  • Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication, demonstrating empathy, and collaborating on mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Elevated project team morale and engagement through regular recognition of individual accomplishments, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Purchasing manager/ Project management

Care First LLC
08.2009 - 03.2018
  • Managed daily inventory exceeding $50m, daily purchasing of 1,500+ items while maintaining a 98% in stock rate
  • Slashed overtime to 5% through creative scheduling to allow for maximum coverage while simultaneously offering quality of life for employees
  • Directed daily operations including financial, employee relations, procurement operations management, purchasing, and business administration
  • Managed ordering practices, implemented strategic process improvements, and resolved volatile situations for over 50 locations to forge operational excellence
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.

Naval Seamen First Class Logistics

Navy
06.2001 - 08.2004
  • Participate in conjunction with all members in the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team in projects, studies, debriefings, symposiums leading to improvement of the overall support of the assigned systems
  • Collaborate and coordinate support action with other Strategic Weapon Systems, as required, to assure attainment of the highest possible degree of initial/continuing support for the subsystems
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing materials usage without compromising the quality of finished products.
  • Ensured workplace safety by strictly adhering to safety protocols and conducting routine checks for potential hazards.

Education

General studies - Logistics

United States Navy
Chicago, IL
01.2002

High School Diploma -

Dover Jr/Sr High School
Dover Plains, NY
01.2001

Skills

  • Procurement process improvement
  • Spend analysis
  • Production planning
  • Project planning
  • Contract negotiation

Timeline

Director of Procurement

The Giorgi Companies
08.2024 - Current

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Giorgi Mushroom Co.
01.2021 - 08.2024

Purchasing/Production Manager

Pennsy Supply
09.2019 - 01.2021

Purchasing/ Project Management

Primus Technologies
03.2018 - 09.2019

Purchasing manager/ Project management

Care First LLC
08.2009 - 03.2018

Naval Seamen First Class Logistics

Navy
06.2001 - 08.2004

General studies - Logistics

United States Navy

High School Diploma -

Dover Jr/Sr High School

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