
I am a highly driven and results-oriented Purchasing Manager with extensive experience managing supply chains, vendor relationships, and inventory control within the green industry. A natural communicator and collaborative leader who thrives on sharing knowledge, aligning cross-functional teams, and negotiating high-value contracts. Proven track record of leveraging industry expertise to optimize procurement strategies, reduce costs, and uphold company values while fostering a strong work ethic across operations.
• Financial Stewardship & Cost Reduction: Promoted to Purchasing Manager to oversee company procurement strategies; successfully audited supplier driving measurable cost savings. • Team Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: Cultivated a high-performance culture by directing and mentoring a specialized crew of Plant Health Care (PHC) technicians, instilling a strong work ethic, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and execution standards. • Advanced Agronomic Execution: (Licensed Applicator) Supervised and executed technical, high-value plant pathology treatments, utilizing specialized methodologies including systemic trunk injections, target-zone soil treatments, and comprehensive pre-/post-emergent weed control. • Business Development & Revenue Generation: Leveraged exceptional communication skills and technical authority to conduct property assessments, consult with clients, and consistently secure high-margin up-sales that expanded project scope and company profitability. • Regulatory Compliance & Material Management: Managed specialized chemical and hardware inventory while maintaining 100% compliance with state environmental laws, utilizing advanced industry licensing to guarantee safe handling and precise asset allocation.