GREGORY AMBER
Berlin,MD
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven ability to solve problems, manage teams, source products, and possess technical expertise. Adept at building strong connections with vendors, manufacturers, and field and office personnel.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Helios Commercial Service Partners
Maitland, FL
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Managed the PO process from creation through the receiving process collaborating with accounts payable to ensure proper/timely processing.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Managed a team of purchasing specialists within the department
Parts Coordinator/Parts Manager
Alpine Mechanical/Helios Commercial Service Partner
Sellersville, Pa
02.2018 - 03.2024
- Experience managing inventory and coordinating parts/equipment for various service locations in several states for large retail and commercial accounts
- Negotiate pricing and logistics with various manufacturers and suppliers
- Assist field technicians and other office personnel in identifying and finding suitable replacements of hard to get/discontinued items to minimize equipment down time
- Provide technical assistance to field technicians to aid in identifying and obtaining material
- Process Warranty claims following various manufacturer procedures/processes
- Created/Managed Purchase orders throughout the purchasing process
- Alpine Mechanical was acquired by Helios January 2024
Regional Service Manager WPA/OHIO
Alpine Mechanical Services LLC.
New Britain, Pa
06.2004 - 02.2018
- Performed field HVAC/Refrigeration/EMS service across Western parts of Pennsylvania/Eastern Ohio for various retail and commercial sites
- Managed service technicians in the same regions and communicated with upper management along with customer facility managers regarding service and equipment issues
- Provided technical assistance to technicians in field
- Maintained service vehicle inventory and technician purchases
- 2001-Upon company expansion
- Managed 12 technicians in Western Pa, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky
- Responsible for all hiring, training, van inventory etc
- In these regions
- Assisted in interviewing, hiring and training Field Supervisors/technicians in newly expanded regions in the southern US
Service Technician/Field Supervisor
Four Seasons Mechanical Services
Langhorne, Pa
08.1998 - 06.2004
- Service and repair of Residential/Commercial HVAC along with Commercial/industrial refrigeration
Service Technician
Donahues Inc.
Greensburg, Pa
06.1995 - 08.1998
Education
DIPLOMA -
Laurel Highlands High School
Uniontown, PaSPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY DEGREE - Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology
Triangle Technical Institute
Greensburg, Pa01.1995
Skills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Negotiation
- Technical assistance
- Warranty claims processing
- HVAC service
- Refrigeration service
- EMS service
- Team management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Vendor management
- Component Ordering Management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Helios Commercial Service Partners
03.2024 - 03.2025
Parts Coordinator/Parts Manager
Alpine Mechanical/Helios Commercial Service Partner
02.2018 - 03.2024
Regional Service Manager WPA/OHIO
Alpine Mechanical Services LLC.
06.2004 - 02.2018
Service Technician/Field Supervisor
Four Seasons Mechanical Services
08.1998 - 06.2004
Service Technician
Donahues Inc.
06.1995 - 08.1998
DIPLOMA -
Laurel Highlands High School
SPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY DEGREE - Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology
Triangle Technical Institute