Purchasing Agent & Procurement Specialist

ERIC BEACH

***** ******** **, *** ** · Leawood, KS 66224

815-***-**** · ********@*****.***

MBA · MS Leadership · BA Interdisciplinary Studies & Management

Supply Chain Manager Procurement Distribution & Warehouse Operations

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Business-driven Supply Chain Professional with a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Leadership, plus a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and Management. Delivers outstanding returns managing and streamlining procurement and purchasing processes, resulting in bottom-line profits and organizational excellence. Deep knowledge of purchasing best practices, operations, warehouse and inventory controls across wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical environments.

Recognized for orchestrating complex operational demands across procurement, warehouse, and distribution environments. Armed with sound judgment and decision-making skills, credible leadership in defining strategic vision, and a proven record of reducing costs and driving financial success. Charismatic, persuasive communicator and trusted change agent adept at organizing resources and leading high-performing teams.

Distinguished Alumni — Governors State University December 2021 Read Feature Article

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supply Chain Management

Procurement & Purchasing

Inventory Management

Warehouse & Distribution

OTIF Performance

Demand Planning

Supplier Relations

Contract Negotiations

Risk Mitigation

SAP / JD Edwards (E1)

Strategic Leadership

Process Improvements

5S & Lean Operations

Aerospace & Automotive

Pharmaceutical

Sales & Marketing

General Management

Recruitment & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Manager Silgan Dispensing — Grandview Facility — Grandview, MO

2025 – Present

Lead all supply chain operations for a high-throughput injection molding and manufacturing facility, with direct accountability for 102 employees spanning AGV warehouse, procurement, planning, shipping, and NADC (North American Distribution Center) departments.

•Drive OTIF performance across all customer accounts including root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and executive-level reporting; achieved significant facility OTIF improvements

•Oversee warehouse operations including AGV/AMR systems, inventory management, bin configuration standards, and 5S compliance

•Manage the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) program, overseeing day-to-day operations, performance, and continuous improvement

•Direct procurement operations including supplier relationship management, contract review, and sourcing strategy

•Manage NADC operations including international shipment oversight, ensuring distribution efficiency across North America

•Lead supply planning functions including demand planning, scheduling alignment, and planning KPI development

•Design and implement SOPs, operations manuals, job descriptions, and audit checklists to establish scalable processes

•Develop supply chain KPI frameworks covering OTIF, inventory, procurement, and logistics metrics

•Administer JD Edwards (E1), ProTraq, and Microsoft Teams to optimize supply chain visibility and reporting

•Partner with Plant Manager and cross-functional leadership to align supply chain strategy with facility goals

Senior Buyer — Capex / Site Projects Urenco, Inc.

2024 – January 2026

•Delivered capital project procurement activities for the Urenco Group; developed project-specific procurement strategies and executed strategic sourcing to maximize business value

•Directed the full contract lifecycle — negotiation, drafting, and compliance oversight — to minimize legal and financial exposure

•Prepared and issued RFQs, IFBs, and RFPs; performed rigorous evaluations ensuring specification compliance and optimal value selection

•Maintained full regulatory compliance with FAR, DEAR, and applicable state and local legislation

•Conducted strategic market research, supplier assessments, and detailed cost analyses to ensure competitive pricing

•Managed Time and Material (T&M) contract portfolios; sustained meticulous documentation for transparency and audit compliance

Global Operational Procurement Manager Curia Global — Albuquerque, NM

2022 – 2024

•Accountable for all aspects of Operational Procurement at regional/site level covering direct and indirect goods and services

•Ensured materials were available for production on schedule while minimizing inventory and optimizing cash management

•Coordinated procurement project management providing efficient implementation with early recognition of savings

•Conducted sourcing and negotiations at country level with local suppliers; engaged specialist global procurement resources

•Demonstrated exemplary leadership in developing, motivating, and retaining procurement staff

Senior Site Operations Manager — Pfizer Facility Synovos — Kalamazoo, MI

2021 – 2022

•Oversaw daily storeroom operations, inventory levels, and spend analysis to deliver cost savings and process improvements

•Drove customer satisfaction through strong client relationships and excellence in service delivery

•Led recruiting, training, performance evaluations, and corrective action for storeroom staff

•Achieved metrics per customer contract: Cost Savings, Stock Outs, OTIF, Compliance, Safety, and Customer Retention

•Negotiated, developed, and managed multi-disciplined projects; presented business results regularly to client leadership

Site Operations Manager III — Pfizer Facility Synovos — McPherson, KS

2020 – 2021

•Managed MRO storeroom operations, inventory optimization, and spend analysis to reduce costs and improve storeroom quality

•Collaborated cross-functionally on procurement, systems integration, customer invoicing, and vendor payments

•Delivered measurable cost savings and identified storeroom improvements; conveyed a vision for best-in-class storeroom management within contractual terms

Inventory Control Analyst Jabil Corporation — Mebane, NC

2017 – 2020

•Monitored all material transactions in SAP; identified, resolved, and root-caused discrepancies in inventory levels

•Supervised cycle counts and performed inventory transactions and reporting on customer systems

•Developed strategies for cost savings on inventory expenditures; operated cross-functionally with all departments on Capital Projects

Contract Supply Chain Analyst — Daimler IE Solutions

2017

•Managed material supplies, vendor relations, and inventory control for 400 vendors and over 210,000 parts daily

•Coordinated SAP demands (reschedule messages) to vendors; arranged expedited shipments for low-stock parts

•Sourced material when primary vendors failed to supply; ensured stock levels and forecast future needs

Site Manager USTOOLGROUP / UTC Landing Systems

2015 – 2017

US Tool is a third-party integrator primarily focused in the Aerospace industry

•Managed all Supply Chain for a United Technologies Aerospace Systems plant: S&OP, Purchasing, Inventory, Sourcing, and Vendor Management

•Supported on-time manufacturing of landing systems for F-35 Fighter, F-18, C-17, Boeing 777, and Airbus A380

•Utilized MRP/ERP/Windows systems to ensure proper stock levels, budgets, and demand planning

Site Buyer IDG USA LLC — Durham, NC

2014 – 2015

IDG USA LLC — nationwide distributor of Industrial MRO parts into manufacturing facilities

•Ran all MROP purchasing, storage, and supply operations for a Merck tuberculosis and cancer treatment manufacturing facility

•Managed vendors, sourced new products, and maintained stockrooms to ensure proper quantities per FDA and Merck guidelines

•Oversaw quality and safety audits; worked with SAP, SXE, and MS Office systems

Contracted Procurement Specialist Pilgrim's Pride Corp — Sanford, NC

2014

Protein producer — 130,000 kill/day; 832 hourly + 32 management

•Streamlined inventory and purchasing to employ JIT practices; managed ~$1.5M inventory evaluation value

•Reformed purchasing standards for 15 direct-line employees; implemented Zero-Based Budgeting practices

•Monitored contract deadlines and assisted corporate offices and vendors to reach conflict resolution

General Manager Service Wholesale Supply — Kankakee, IL

2007 – 2011

MRO / HVAC-R wholesaler serving contractors and qualified clients

•Managed full-time staff and subcontractors; performed OSHA safety functions, safety training, and incident reporting

•Responsible for P&L, sales reports, forecasting, inventory control, reconciliation, and annual budgeting

•Maintained customer relations with 200+ clients; managed purchasing, inventory control, and route delivery scheduling

•Coordinated Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit functions; performed HR duties including hiring and compensation plans

Territory Sales Representative Rogers Supply Co. — Kankakee, IL

2001 – 2007

$15M/year HVAC-R wholesale supply chain in Illinois operating 7 branches

•Bid, negotiated, and supplied all MRO parts and equipment to ZLB Behring Pharmaceutical Corporation and multiple state-run Illinois facilities

•Maintained 98% operational status on all inventory; responsible for ordering, logistics, and daily/weekly/monthly inventory reporting

•Expanded sales from residential into commercial products including refrigeration and ventilation; drove dealer development and add-on sales

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science in Leadership (MS)

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts — Interdisciplinary Studies and Management

Governors State University

Distinguished Alumni — December 2021 Read Feature Article

Associate Degree — General Studies 2012

Kankakee Community College

Alumni Feature Story

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