Jason Rodgerson
Buyer, Lighting and Energy Projects @Grainger
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WORK HISTORY
Buyer, Lighting and Energy Projects @Grainger
Waterbury, CT, US
Integrated a portfolio of building and energy solutions, including lighting, HVAC, solar, EV charging, UV lighting,water conservation, electrical, steam systems, IT infrastructure, and motors & drives, into cohesive, client-focused projects, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering comprehensive sustainable solutions. Acted as a key cross-functional stakeholder, collaborating with sales, operations, IT, and business units to alignforecasting, inventory planning, purchasing strategy, and service delivery with revenue objectives. Developed and managed strategic partnerships with contractor and manufacturing networks, establishingscalable service delivery capabilities and supporting the expansion of national service programs. Led the development of midstream rebate and energy efficiency initiatives, including Lighting, HVAC, Solar,and utility rebate programs, ensuring strong total cost of ownership analysis and financial performance. Contributed to the implementation and optimization of multiple CRM platforms by defining workflows, improvingdata integrity, and enhancing coordination across sales, procurement, and service teams. Drove continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives by re-engineering procurement andservice workflows, establishing supplier performance metrics, managing warranties, resolving operational issues,and supporting system adoption through SAP training. Served as a program and project lead in the creation of Grainger’s first Services Program, designing coreprocesses and operating models that enabled the successful launch and scale of more than 400 serviceofferings enterprise wide.
EDUCATION
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
ABOUT JASON RODGERSON
Results-driven Buyer with over 10 years of experience leading strategic procurement and operational initiatives within the lighting and energy services sectors. I specialize in designing and scaling enterprise-wide service programs, optimizing procurement workflows, and fostering collaboration across sales, operations, IT, and merchandising teams to meet both revenue and operational objectives.I have a proven track record in supplier relationship management, contract compliance, warranty administration, and cost optimization, leveraging CRM and ERP systems, SAP, and data-driven process improvements to deliver measurable results. Passionate about aligning procurement strategies with business goals, I thrive in environments where cross-functional collaboration and process efficiency drive growth and innovation.
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