LARRY T. BEDDIS, C.P.M., CEP

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North Wales, Pa., 19454

215-***-****

SUMMARY

An experienced Senior Purchasing Director with forty years of progressively challenging experience with proven ability in the management of inventory and the procurement of goods and services for a major transportation company. Professional qualifications in all aspects of Contract Law including Terms and Conditions, Indemnification, and Insurance Requirements.

Strong planner, organizer, and leader who can train and supervise personnel, develop extensive buying sources, and dramatically reduce costs under deadline and financial pressure.

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Can be counted on to represent the organization effectively and strengthen morale.

Bachelor of Science in Management and Logistics from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & APPOINTMENTS

Certified Purchasing Manager, National Association of Purchasing Management

Certified Energy Procurement Professional, Association of Energy Engineers

Adjunct Professor, Pennsylvania State University

Appointed to Board of Directors, Purchasing Management Association of Philadelphia

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Proficient in the use of all PC-based software packages including Microsoft Office

Experienced in Amtrak Procurement software including AAMPS, Ariba and SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Railroad Passenger Corporation 1996 to Present

Principal Officer, Utilities Management

Senior Director, M/W, Fuel and Field Procurement

Senior Director, Fleet Management, Administration, Asset Disposition

Senior Director, Capital Equipment

Director, Fuel Management and Logistics

Senior Contracting Agent – Service Contracts

Consolidated Rail Corporation 1973 to 1996

Acquisition Manager

Bid and award contracts for services to support railroad operations with a value in excess of $30 million to include the areas of service contracts, consultants, lobbyists, construction and facilities management.

Maintenance Controller

Exercised management control for $15 million maintenance budget for Conrail’s 5800 highway vehicles and developed a network of qualified repair facilities.

Distribution Manager

Responsible for the stocking levels and inventory control of $115 million of inventory at three centrally located distribution centers.

EDUCATION

Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Management Science

Honors: Cum Laude

References: Furnished upon request

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