Rich Glass
League City,VA
Summary
Results-driven Purchasing Manager with a proven track record in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. Achieved significant cost reductions through effective vendor sourcing and procurement process improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Turner Industries
Pasadena, TX
05.2012 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving optimal pricing and terms.
- Developed and maintained strategic supplier relationships, ensuring consistent material availability.
- Developed and maintained strategic supplier relationships to ensure material availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Identified and evaluated potential vendors to establish partnerships.
- Analyzed purchasing trends to forecast future needs and streamline order processes.
- Researched market conditions to identify potential suppliers and assess risk factors.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on procurement best practices and compliance standards.
Pastor
Pentecostals of Pasadena
Pasadena, TX
02.2002 - 02.2012
- Capital Project Procurement: Served as Purchasing Manager for multiple major facility expansion and building programs, managing budget allocation, material acquisition and contractor engagements.
- Vendor Sourcing & Contract Negotiation: Sourced, vetted and negotiated commercial terms with construction contractors, material suppliers and service providers to ensure cost efficiency and project alignment.
- Budgeting & Cost Oversight: Managed organizational capital and operational budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and eliminating process waste across facility operations.
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Built and maintained collaborative relationships with key community partners, suppliers and organizational leaders to support operational continuity.
- Team Leadership & Compliance: Directed staff and volunteer teams in resource management, operational workflows and organizational standards to drive project success.
Education
Bachelor - Theology
Texas Bible College
Houston TX05-1988
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier managementhip management
- Vendor management
- Price negotiation
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor sourcing
- Cost reduction
- Procurement improvement
- Purchase order management
- Inventory coordination
- Logistics coordination
- Performance evaluation
- New vendor setup
- Strategic planning
- Supplier management
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Turner Industries
05.2012 - Current
Pastor
Pentecostals of Pasadena
02.2002 - 02.2012
Bachelor - Theology
Texas Bible College