Operations & Procurement Leader with 20+ Years of Experience

K. Scott Posson

Davenport, FL ***** • 518-***-**** •

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Professional Communications

• Operations Oversight

• Cost Analysis & Savings

• Project Management

• Price Negotiations

• Vendor Management

• Purchasing & Planning

• Supplier Relations

• Inventory Management

• Key Process Improvements

• Problem Resolution

• Manufacturing Quality Oversight

• Logistics

• Lean Manufacturing

• Advanced Software & Analytics

• Contract Negotiation

• Strategic Sourcing

• Direct & Indirect Procurement

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Global Procurement & Sourcing Specialization – Rutgers University

• Excel Skills for Business – Macquarie University

• Troubleshooting & Maintaining Macintosh – PNP-

Graceland College

• Power Negotiating – Roger Dawson Workshop

• Breakthrough to Ideas & Power Think – Dr. Firestien, SUNY Buffalo

• Writing for Impact – Motivational Systems

SUMMARY

Ambitious, results-driven Operations and Procurement Leader with 20+ years of experience developing strategic vendor partnerships, optimizing supply chain performance, and driving cost-effective operational improvements. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, improving manufacturing efficiency, and negotiating multimillion-dollar purchasing contracts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Velocity Print Solutions, Scotia, NY (2021–Present) Director of Procurement

Benchemark Printing, Inc., Schenectady, NY (2000–2020) Director of Procurement (2007–2020)

• Led strategic vendor negotiations and managed

global/domestic supplier relationships.

• Optimized the supply chain to support cost and quality objectives.

• Partnered with internal stakeholders to drive quality, delivery, and operational performance.

• Negotiated contracts for direct and indirect materials and services.

• Implemented a Supplier Evaluation Scorecard to increase performance accountability.

• Oversaw purchasing, materials planning, and inventory operations.

• Directed incoming quality inspections for materials and finished goods.

• Supervised sales, management, and union/non-union teams.

Senior Vice President of Operations (2005–2007)

• Directed daily operations, production planning, and process improvements.

• Enhanced quality, manufacturing efficiency, and resource utilization.

Production Planner (2000–2005)

• Created and executed production schedules for multiple departments.

• Maintained optimal inventory levels to support

manufacturing.

• Sourced suppliers and evaluated competitive quotes to reduce cost.

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