Thomas Zanin
Edgewood,KY
Summary
Skilled supply chain and procurement senior manager with engineering and manufacturing experience. Includes 17 years in energy (base commodity and onsite renewables), capital equipment, and logistics sourcing. Skill sets include sourcing strategy development and execution, vendor sourcing with relationship management, data analytics, and procurement internal controls. Experienced in coaching & mentoring sourcing professionals. U.S Navy veteran.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement-manager
Procter & Gamble Co
06.1998 - 12.2023
- Implemented category management strategies to optimize purchasing decisions across various product lines and business units.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Managed the spectrum of vendor relations from single source to competitive environments
- Promoted sustainable practices within the organization''s supply chain by partnering with eco-friendly suppliers.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Coached and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Pre-Procurement roles include engineering and manufacturing
Hazard & Risk Consultant
ABS Consulting (fka JBF Associates)
06.1994 - 05.1998
- Enhanced company''s risk profile by conducting thorough risk assessments and audits. Served US government and private industry customers
Nuclear Power Services
American Electric Power, AEP
06.1990 - 10.1993
- Enhanced reactor safety by conducting probabilistic risk assessments of plant responses to safety events
- Conducted safety assessments for proposed changes compared to licensing basis for nuclear power plants.
Satellite Operation Engineer
GE Astro Space (now Lockheed Martin)
06.1989 - 05.1990
- Integrated scientific instrument designs into satellite operations and drafted procedures based on technology constraints
US Navy Officer
US Navy
05.1984 - 05.1989
- Nuclear submarine officer with operations and shipyard/overhaul expereince
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.1984
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Supplier management
- Energy and Capital equipment sourcing
- Contract negotiations
- Data analytics
- Vendor management
Timeline
Procurement-manager
Procter & Gamble Co
06.1998 - 12.2023
Hazard & Risk Consultant
ABS Consulting (fka JBF Associates)
06.1994 - 05.1998
Nuclear Power Services
American Electric Power, AEP
06.1990 - 10.1993
Satellite Operation Engineer
GE Astro Space (now Lockheed Martin)
06.1989 - 05.1990
US Navy Officer
US Navy
05.1984 - 05.1989
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
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