Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing

Adam Towber

214-***-**** **********@*****.*** McKinney, TX

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement Manager with 20+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and supply chain optimization. Proven track record of achieving 10–20% cost savings through supplier negotiations, process improvements, and inventory management. Skilled in ERP systems, supplier compliance, and cross-functional leadership, with experience managing multi-million-dollar procurement budgets. Adept at building high-performing teams and driving procurement strategies that balance cost efficiency with quality and reliability. CORE SKILLS

Procurement & Supply Chain: Strategic sourcing, Global procurement, Supplier relationship management, Cost analysis, Contract negotiation

Business & Technology: ERP systems, Vendor onboarding, Procurement policy development, Risk management

Leadership & Soft Skills: Team leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Reliability, Problem-solving PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Manager The Trade Group — Grapevine, TX May 2022 – Present

- Negotiated contracts with 25+ suppliers, reducing costs by 12% while maintaining high product quality.

- Designed and implemented strategic sourcing plans that secured optimal suppliers, saving $500K+ annually.

- Improved supplier service levels by introducing vendor scorecards, resulting in a 20% improvement in on-time delivery.

- Led and coached a team of 5 procurement specialists, driving performance and achieving departmental KPIs.

- Streamlined ERP procurement workflows, cutting requisition-to-order cycle times by 15%. Purchasing Manager Chapman Air — Dallas, TX

June 2001 – May 2022

- Managed end-to-end purchasing operations, overseeing $X million in annual procurement spend.

- Established competitive bidding processes, achieving cost savings of 10–15% per contract cycle.

- Optimized inventory management, reducing excess stock by 10% and improving cash flow.

- Partnered with finance to ensure 100% invoice accuracy and timely vendor payments.

- Strengthened vendor relationships and developed new supplier partnerships, improving supply chain resilience. Owner / Photographer Towberphoto — Plano, TX

February 1995 – April 2001

- Founded and grew a photography business serving commercial and private clients.

- Delivered high-quality creative solutions while maintaining cost efficiency and strong client satisfaction. EDUCATION

B.A. in Political Science SUNY Old Westbury — Westbury, NY

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