Troy Rochester
New Castle,DE
Summary
Senior Buyer with extensive experience in procurement strategies and vendor negotiations. Expertise in optimizing costs and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure timely delivery of materials. Committed to fostering long-term vendor partnerships and guiding junior buyers in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
CTDI
West Chester, PA
07.2020 - 04.2026
- Manage procurement strategies and vendor negotiations to optimize cost and quality
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to secure timely delivery of materials
- Conducted supplier risk assessments and negotiated legal terms and conditions to establish long-term vendor partnerships
- Negotiated pricing, delivery terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) to optimize cost efficiency
- Oversee the end-to-end purchase process, from issuing the RFQs and evaluating bids to creating purchase orders within ERP systems
- Evaluated competitive market strategies by analyzing product, market, and share trends
- Supported junior buyers to enhance their skills and performance in procurement in a fast - paced logistics environment.
Supervisor HSI
CTDI
West Chester, PA
02.2015 - 07.2020
- Supervised challenging personnel, demonstrating empathy and integrity to build trust and resolve conflicts
- Fostered teamwork to achieve target measurements and enhance group collaboration
- Planned and scheduled personnel and materials, effectively delegating tasks to optimize workflow
- Diagnosed production needs and solved problems quickly and efficiently
Supervisor Clean and Screen
CTDI
West Chester, PA
06.2010 - 02.2015
- Managed team of production and cleaning associates, overseeing shift schedules, conducting training, and performing performance evaluations
- Enforced standards for cleanliness, safety, and temperature control to maintain operational integrity
- Reported daily operational metrics, facilitated shift transitions, and communicated directly with management to ensure alignment
Vendor Supervisor
CTDI
West Chester, PA
05.2008 - 06.2010
Supervisor NDS Project
CTDI
West Chester, PA
04.2007 - 05.2008
Education
High School Diploma -
Chester High School
Chester, PA06-1985
Skills
- Procurement strategies
- Supplier management
- Supplier Negotiations
Timeline
Senior Buyer
CTDI
07.2020 - 04.2026
Supervisor HSI
CTDI
02.2015 - 07.2020
Supervisor Clean and Screen
CTDI
06.2010 - 02.2015
Vendor Supervisor
CTDI
05.2008 - 06.2010
Supervisor NDS Project
CTDI
04.2007 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Chester High School