Derek Irish
Supply Chain Professional
- Role
- Buyer at Turtle
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Irish
Hello! My name is Derek Irish, and I am an innovative professional with over eight years of experience in supply chain and procurement. I’m at my best when I’m dropped into complexity and asked to build a cleaner system—faster cycle time, lower risk, lower cost, fewer surprises.My strengths lie in driving cost savings through careful oversight, solid negotiations, and close management of all aspects of supply chain operations. I have proven skills in collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement procurement processes and systems for efficiency, scale, flexibility, and risk management. I have a talent for developing forecasts and charting annual spend to negotiate favorable contracts and ensure optimal service levels across cost, productivity, and quality metrics. I am known as a strong communicator focused on building internal and external relationships and promoting cooperation to enhance operational productivity and influence partnerships to improve the end-to-end supply chain. I’m always happy to meet professional contacts or explore new opportunities. Feel free to reach out here, or at t••••••••@gmail.com.
Experience
Buyer
Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Leading electrical and industrial distribution, logistics, and supply chain solutions provider united by a singular mission to Rethink Energy and Advance Tomorrow.
Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
2012
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Sap
- Account Management
- Adobe Fireworks
- Procurement Operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Erp
- Guitar
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Analysis
- Program Management
- Enterprise Software
- Strategic Sourcing
- Internet
- Business Operation
- Saas
- Cloud Computing
- Salesforce.com
- Crm
- Business Intelligence
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain
- Western Blotting
- Microsoft Office
- Cryostat
- Oracle Applications
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- Solution Selling
- Software Documentation
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
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