Benjamin Wright

Manage a $150M annual procurement portfolio and lead four Procurement Analysts across a multi-distribution-center network. Negotiate supplier agreements, lead competitive sourcing events, and direct procurement for new distribution center startups.

Managed sourcing and supplier negotiations for over $40M in annual spend across domestic and international markets. Partnered with product development on new product launches and aligned global teams on sourcing strategies.

Led three mechanical buyers and three planners while managing a $25M direct-material portfolio. Delivered 12% favorable purchase price variance and reduced aged open purchase order liability by 98%.

Reduced material inventory by 23% by transitioning to dynamic Kanban and optimizing planning parameters. Managed raw-material availability and supplier schedules to support production.

Managed $3M in sourcing and procurement spend within a seasonal operating window. Led warehouse and inventory controls and served as primary vendor liaison to the COO.

Managed sales and operations for a financial center with a $25M book of business. Increased consumer and business lending application volumes to 344% and 312% of prior year levels.

Led sales, operations, hiring, training, and performance for a $10M retail location with up to 30 employees. Exceeded annual quota by 125% and earned Winner's Circle recognition from 2012 through 2016.

Completed a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management in 2024.

Completed a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics in 2024.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2015.